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Small Multi-Metal Vase browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900: item # 856776 Please refer to our stock # 5-359 when inquiring.
Flying Cranes Antiques Ltd. 1050 Second Avenue, Galleries 55, 56 and 58 New York, NY 10022 Tel.212-223-4600 Guest Book Price on Request |
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| This is a rare and unusual green-patinated, bronze and silver vase of bottle-shape. The propitious theme of "the cup runneth over" - illustrated by "the contents pouring down the neck" - is executed exquisitely in detailed silver. A fabulous silver minogame (long-tailed tortoise), holding a lovely copper sake bowl clings to the neck. The characters "kotobuki" ("prosperity") in gilt upon the interior of the bowl and the minogame itself are symbols of longevity. All of these wonderful signs suggest that this lovely vase was a wedding gift for a fortunate couple long ago during the Meiji Period. The vase is signed YOSHIMITSU and is in excellent condition with no dents, scratches or restoration. Height: 7" Meiji Period, Japan | |||||||
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