As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this quite remarkable Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze and mixed metal vase from the studios of the Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha ( Governments first sponsored manufacturing company), a company at this time headed up by the highy regarded Suzuki Chokichi, his art name Kako. There can be little doubt that this vase was manufactured under the directorship of Kako, from the almost crusty archaic style of the Autumnul patination to the incredible artistry of the dragonfly landing upon the Lillies, this vase screams Chokichi in every respect. The main theme of a dragonfly landing upon a Lilly is crafted in meticulous detail, from the blueish black almost irridescent shakudo on silver to the vibrantly coloured leaves, each reeded and patinated to give a wonderful contrast to the background, this simple Japanese taste continues around the entire circumference of this incredibly heavy gauge vase, the underside bears the seal and double mountain mark of the company that unfortunately ceased production in 1891.
Provenance :
USA Collection.
Condition report :
Exceptional condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 12 3/8″ 31.5 cm
Diameter : 7 1/8″ 18 cm
Weight : 3.7 kg
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.