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A BRONZE BALUSTER VASE WITH MINOGAME AND WAVES Japan, 19th century The vase of baluster form with the sides rising from a flat base to a cylindrical neck with a circular mouth and high rim, cast with two minogame to the shoulders and finely incised with waves to the lower body, marked to the base. HEIGHT 45.1 cm WEIGHT 8.0 kg Condition: Excellent condition with minor traces of wear. Provenance: French private collection.
A RARE AND RETICULATED SILVER CLOISONNÉ “VASE WITHIN A VASE” ATTRIBUTED TO HIRATSUKA MOHEI Attributed to Hiratsuka Mohei (born 1836), unsigned Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) The silver vase with an elongated ovoid body, a short neck with a slightly everted lip, and a flat circular foot. The neck and shoulder decorated with a leafy collar containing enameled floral patterns in relief. The body with a finely textured ground hammered by hand and decorated with nine irregularly placed circular enameled reliefs showing bright and colorful flowers, plants, and butterflies. Four of these reserves are further reticulated and reveal the true showstopper of this piece: a second, plain silver vase is hidden inside! This ingenious design can be considered the Japanese answer to a highly important Chinese reticulated vase, once praised by the Qianlong Emperor as a masterwork (see auction comparison below). With an associated wood tomobako (storage box). HEIGHT 13.5 cm WEIGHT 136.8 g Condition: Overall superb condition, the vase minimally tilted, traces of use mostly to base, few microscopic nicks, minor losses. The larger openly worked area of one of the reserves seems intentional, giving a clear look at the second vase within. Provenance: Czech private collection, acquired at the local art market in Kyoto. Auction comparison: For a silver and filigree incense burner by Hiratsuka Mohei, see Bonhams, Fine Japanese and Korean Art, 12 September 2018, New York, lot 1214 (sold for 23,750 USD). For the Chinese inspiration for this “vase in a vase” design, see Sotheby’s Hong Kong, The Harry Garner Reticulated Vase, 11 July 2020, lot 1.
A YASUYUKI STYLE CLOISONNÉ VASE Japan, early Meiji period (1868-1912) The vase with an appealing amphora shape and original bronze mountings. The central part is finely enameled with swallows and wisteria above a bright blue ground. The midnight blue, almost black neck with its various butterflies is highly reminiscent of some early works by the famous Namikawa Yasuyuki. The base shows spuming waves and water birds. HEIGHT 25 cm WEIGHT 575.9 grams Condition: The lip slightly warped and with very small, associated losses. Very few small, hardly visible hairlines here and there. Overall good, well-presentable, condition. Provenance: Austrian private collection.
A FINE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASE IN THE MANNER OF HAYASHI KODENJI Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The faceted vase shows a midnight blue ground and is decorated with silver wire and colored enamels to depict a tranquil scene of two sparrows perched on a branch beneath hanging wisteria and above a dense composition of flowers including morning glory, peonies and iris blossoms. Another sparrow is depicted in flight next to the wisteria. The mouth and base with a silver-applied rim. HEIGHT 25 cm Condition: Small imperfections and faults, minor fritting, minor surface scratches and minor surface wear. One larger area where the enamel has been damaged and sealed above the third sparrow in flight. Generally, in good condition. Provenance: Austrian private collection acquired at the local Viennese art market.
A CLOISONNÉ BOTTLE VASE Japan, c. 1900 The vase with a compressed globular body rising from a slightly splayed foot to a long cylindrical neck and trumpet-shaped mouth, decorated with a variety of floral and geometric designs along with mythical beings, Buddhist symbols, lappet borders, and scrolling vines. HEIGHT 37.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition with minor traces of wear and expected minor fritting. Provenance: German private collection.
A CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE WITH BUTTERFLIES Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The vase with a fine dark-red ground and worked in polychrome enamels depicting fine images of butterflies. The underside gilt. HEIGHT 18.5 cm Condition: Good condition with associated surface wear and a small damaged area to the shoulder.Provenance: Swiss private collection.
TWO CLOSONNÉ VASES Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) One cloisonné vase depicting a lady holding a flower in her hand, the other a crane. HEIGHT 12 cm each Condition: Overall in good condition, the vase with the lady with chipping and a few cracks. Provenance: From the collection of Alexander Popov in Novi Sad, Kingdom of Serbia, acquired between 1900-1920.
MASANOBU: AN IVORY OKIMONO OF KANNON WITH CHILD By Masanobu, signed Masanobu Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The Goddess of Mercy carved with a calm expression, wearing an elaborately decorated long flowing robe with a cowl, holding a bottle vase in one hand an a gnarled leafy branch in the other, the young attendant girl at her side wearing a neatly incised patterned robe with a garland around her shoulders, holding up a scroll, their hair and other details finely inked. Signed MASANOBU to the underside. HEIGHT 12.7 cm Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear. Provenance: British collection.
A PAIR OF LARGE CLOISONNÉ VASES Japan, c. 1900 Each vase baluster-shaped and decorated with silver and copper wire and colored enamels, the rims and sides depicting scrolling vines and floral motifs, the two reserves with samurai and mountain scenes. HEIGHT 46 cm Condition: Fine condition with extensive wear, small losses, hairlines, and few scratches throughout. One of the vases with a damaged area. Provenance: European private collection.
KURODA: A SMALL SENTOKU BRONZE VASE WITH ROOSTER By the Kuroda company, signed Kyoto Kuroda saku Japan, Kyoto, Meiji period (1868-1912) The gourd-shaped sentoku vase inlaid in shibuichi, gold and copper with a long-tailed rooser, also known as onagadori. Signed underneath Kyoto KURODA saku (made). HEIGHT 15 cm Condition: Good condition with associated surface wear. Provenance: Private collection, Rhineland, Germany.
A LARGE PAINTED KUTANI VASE Japan, first half of the 20th century Of baluster shape and with a slightly everted lip, hand-painted with enamels and gold on a dark green ground to depict sages and children. HEIGHT 40 cm Condition: Overall good condition. Few surface scratches and general wear. Provenance: Austrian private collection.
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