As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual form Meiji Period 1868-1912, pure silver and mixed metal vase by the highly regarded and well recorded artist Hasegawa Issei, his art name Gyokutosai, on this occasion the artist has crafted a larger than usually seen four panel mixed metal vase rising to a very charming flared and folded neck rim, the well defined four section vase depicting individual scenes of native birds worked in mixed alloys.The first panel depicts a solid shakudo crow upon a prunus cherry blossom tree, his eyes rendered in gold, the opposing panel depicts a Japanese wagtail aside a lakeside setting, the next panel displays a silver snowy egret in flight and the final scene shows a pair of oriental ducks feeding within a lake. a most charming hand made vase by a highly skilled and well recorded artist, the vase nicely signed to the underside and would make a charming addition to your Japanese works of art collection.
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Condition Report :
Lovely condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 11 7/8″ 30.2 cm
Diameter : 4.75″ 12 cm
Weight : 559 gms
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.