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9 | BIZAN: A SENTOKU BRONZE VASE 10 | KIYOMITSU: AN INLAID SENTOKU
WITH A SPARROW AND BAMBOO BRONZE VASE WITH IRIS
Signed Bizan By Kiyomitsu, signed Kiyomitsu
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The vase with an ovoid body tapering to a short concave neck The vase with an elongated ovoid body on a flat recessed foot,
and an everted lip and rising from a short recessed circular base, with a rounded shoulder and broad mouth. Decorated with
decorated with silver-inlaid bamboo as well as a copper and gold- shibuichi-inlaid irises in shishiabori (sunken relief), the flowers
inlaid sparrow in flight. and leaves with fine incision work and with gilt details. Signed
KIYOMITSU.
HEIGHT 19.5 cm
WEIGHT 453.6 g HEIGHT 12 cm
WEIGHT 218.1 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minor expected surface
wear. Condition: Very condition with minor expected surface wear as
Provenance: Private German collection. well as two small nicks on the shoulder.
Provenance: German private collection.
Estimate EUR 800
Starting price EUR 400 Estimate EUR 600
Starting price EUR 300

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