As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual shaped pair of Meiji Period (1868-1912), carved and gilded bronze vases from the highly regarded studios of Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama. The large and complex six sided vases stand upon a shaped bracket foot that gives rise to a lower section decorated with mythical beast amidst carved and gilt flora. Above this section the carved and gilt decoration continues around the six sides as stylised flora interspersed with flaming pearls, minogame and birds in flight, this style of carved and gilt decoration continues up to the flared neck rim. Within the main bodies of each vase sit shaped cartouches housing pairs of panels to each elevation, thus allowing four panels of your choice to be on display at all times. One side of the vases displays tranquil scenes of ducks in a lakeside setting beneath trailing wisteria, by contrast the reverse displays scenes of Samurai in various pursuits as well as a seated female attendant alongside a weary traveller, this particular panel fully signed and sealed for Miyao Eisuke .
Literature :
The Miyao Company of Yokohama, under its founder Miyao Eisuke, were prolific manufacturers of small, medium and very large-scale patinated and gilded Okimono (bronze ornamental sculptures) , asc well as all manner of vases and incense burners (Koro). These works often depicted characters from Japanese legend and mythology as well as Samurai and everyday workers. These opulent gilded works were mainly aimed at the Western market, visiting tourists in Tokyo and Yokohama where Eisuke had their outlets, as well as the various worldwide expositions, where the sheer exoticism of the subject matter together with fine workmanship would appeal to a new emerging audience.
Condition report :
Fine condition throughout with minimal age related gilt wear.
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 13 1/4″ 33.5 cm
Width : 5 1/2″ 14 cm
Depth : 5 1/4″ 13.3 cm
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