A JAPANESE MODERNIST BRONZE VASE SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989), CIRCA 1930S

Description: A JAPANESE MODERNIST BRONZE VASE
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989), CIRCA 1930S
Of ovoid form finished to a black ishime surface and decorated with stylized blossoms in hira-zogan inlays with nunome-zogan overlays in gold and silver. Accompanying presentation box tomobako with inscriptions.
23cm high

Condition:

Condition: Two small scratches to the side of the vase. A very minor spot of wear to the mouth rim. The original box is discoloured and there is someloosening to the joinery.

LJ delivery size: Small

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