Page 236 - Bonhams May 2017 London Fine Japanese Art

385 384
234 | BONHAMS A PAIR OF INLAID SLENDER
BRONZE VASES
Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Each worked in silver, gold, bronze, shakudo
and copper low-relief inlay, forming a matching
pair representing respectively an autumn and
spring scene, each decorated with sparrows
perched or flying among flowering branches,
one vase with cherry blossoms, magnolia,
384 morning glory and chrysanthemums, the other
with camellia and valerian, the shoulder of
each vase similarly decorated with a mythical
creature prowling among stylized floral
tendrils; the base of each vase stamped with
a single character So/Mune within a square
cartouche. Each vase 21cm (8¼in) high. (2).

£2,500 - 3,000
JPY340,000 - 410,000
US$3,100 - 3,700

385
A SQUAT GLOBULAR BRONZE VASE
Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa era
(1926-1989), early 20th century
The body decorated with a central wide
shakudo band applied in gilt low relief
with stylized chrysanthemums, unsigned;
inscribed on the base Zotei: Ochiai Daiyon
Jinjo Sshogakkko Jido Koenkai (Gift from the
Families of children in Ochiai Fourth Normal
Primary School). 17.9cm (7in) high.

£800 - 1,200
JPY110,000 - 170,000
US$990 - 1,500

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.