JAPAN Vase in tortoise shell decorated with... - Lot 127 - Vasari Auction

Lot 127
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JAPAN Vase in tortoise shell decorated with... - Lot 127 - Vasari Auction
JAPAN Vase in tortoise shell decorated with takamaki-e gold lacquer, a peacock near rocks, peonies, pines and waterfall on one side, the other representing a dignitary and his horse, the opening with a wide flat rim highlighted with swastika and a collar, two large handles in the shape of a triple square spiral to enhance the belly. The vase rests on a four-legged, four-legged stand with a terrace, made of wood decorated with geometric and stylized gold lacquered motifs. A cartouche on the belly gives the title of the scene, "Sumidagawa, Miyakodori no koji", inspired by a print from Hiroshige's "Old Sites of the Eastern Capital" series. Japan, end of the Meiji period, around 1900 (accidents and shortages, restorations) High. vase: 25 cm Total height: 43 cm
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