As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this high quality pair of Japanese bronze and mixed metal vases by a Tokyo metalworker , styled in the manner of Suzuki Chokichi these large and imposing vases are finely decorated to the main body, each depicting a finely chiselled bird amidst mixed metal and multi patinated trailing flora, the flora taking on the Autumnal colours so reminiscent of Chokichi’s works , the artist has used his skills to further decorate the shoulders of the vases with a silver inlaid geometric damascened band, upon this band sits an unusual mix of cloisonné enamel gold wired roundels, a most unusual combination , the rims of the vases are finely gilded and the pair are signed in a full seal to the underside, the seal loosely transcribes as “made by Seito in Tokyo great Japan as a gift ” what a wonderful gift they would be !!
The condition is superb !
Approximate sizes
Height 12″ 31.5 cm
Diameter 7.75″ 19.5 cm
Tops 4.25″ 11 cm
Approximate combined weight of 8kg
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.