Page 244 - Fine Japanese Art Bonhams London May 2018

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TWO BRONZE VASES
One by Shizan, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Comprising one stout pear-shaped vase applied in high
relief with a pair of carp swimming above aquatic plants
signed on the base Shizan within a rectangular reserve,
28.5cm (11¼in) high; the second a tall baluster vase
decorated in high relief with Fujin and Raijin (the Gods of
Wind and Thunder) running for cover and an oni (demon)
sheltering beneath a large straw hat protecting himself
during the ‘bean-throwing’ ritual at Setsubun, inscribed
on the reverse with four characters Fuku wa u chi
(In with good fortune), unsigned; 44cm (17¼in) high. (2).
£1,500 - 2,000
JPY230,000 - 300,000
US$2,100 - 2,800

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A PEAR-SHAPED BRONZE VASE
By Chikatoshi, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Decorated in low relief on the front with three carp
swimming towards the bottom of a river, each carp’s eyes
inlaid in gilt with dark pupils, signed on the base with
chiselled characters Chikatoshi; with a wooden storage
box. 24.2cm (9½in) high. (2).

£800 - 1,200
472 JPY120,000 - 180,000
US$1,100 - 1,700

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