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5 | SEIGYOKU: A MASSIVE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE
VASE WITH A TIGER AND CRESCENT MOON
By Seigyoku, signed Seigyoku koku
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The vase with an ovoid body rising from a recessed circular base,
a short cylindrical neck, and an everted lip. The body decorated in
high relief with a tiger standing atop a rocky outcrop and snarling at
the silver-inlaid crescent moon above it. Signed SEIGYOKU koku.
HEIGHT 31 cm
WEIGHT 6,922 g

Condition: Excellent condition with age-appropriate surface wear
and minor scratches here and there. Fine patina with malachite
green and iron red areas.
Provenance: Private British collection.
Estimate EUR 1,500
Starting price EUR 750

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