A SPECTACULAR GOLD-INLAID 'KIRIN AND WAVES' SILVER VASE
A SPECTACULAR GOLD-INLAID 'KIRIN AND WAVES' SILVER VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The silver bottle vase with a slender neck, flaring mouth and a circular foot rim is decorated with finely carved waves in relief below three masterfully gold-inlaid prancing kirin. The mythical beings are depicted with long whiskers, finely carved manes and large bushy tails. The neck of the vase is decorated with foliate floral designs, the flowers inlaid in gold with patinated copper petals.
HEIGHT 17.6 cm
WEIGHT 232.5 g
Condition: Excellent condition with extremely minimal surface wear.
Provenance: British collection.
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A SPECTACULAR GOLD-INLAID 'KIRIN AND WAVES' SILVER VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The silver bottle vase with a slender neck, flaring mouth and a circular foot rim is decorated with finely carved waves in relief below three masterfully gold-inlaid prancing kirin. The mythical beings are depicted with long whiskers, finely carved manes and large bushy tails. The neck of the vase is decorated with foliate floral designs, the flowers inlaid in gold with patinated copper petals.
HEIGHT 17.6 cm
WEIGHT 232.5 g
Condition: Excellent condition with extremely minimal surface wear.
Provenance: British collection.
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