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A TETSUBIN AND VASE
The tetsubin by Oikawa Kanji (b. 1922), the vase by Mitsuhara
Showa era (1926-1989), 20th century
Of compressed ovoid form and decorated above the central flange
in an arare (hailstone) pattern, the cover cast with a finial formed as
Daikoku’s mallet, signed on the lower body in seal form Nanbu and
Kanji; the vase cast and worked on the surface with three prancing
horses raised in low relief, signed and sealed Mitsuhara
5 1/4in (13.3cm) high excluding handle, 8 1/2in (20,9cm) high overall;
9 1/4in (23.5cm) high
US$2,000 - 3,000

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AN UNUSUAL BRONZE VASE
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
The baluster vase cast and finished to simulate a drip glaze falling over 1052
the shoulder and down the side covering the repeated wave pattern
on the surface, illegibly signed in seal form
7 1/8in (18.1cm) high
US$2,500 - 3,500

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SEIUN
A bronze baluster vase
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century
Cast in bronze and finished in a dark brown patina with patches of
red, signed on the underside in an engraved signature Seiun
12in (30.5cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

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