Page 51 - Fine Japanese Art October 28, 2020 Galerie Zacke

35 | A SPECTACULAR GOLD-INLAID
‘KIRIN AND WAVES’ SILVER VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The silver bottle vase with a slender neck, flaring mouth
and a circular foot rim is decorated with finely carved
waves in relief below three masterfully gold-inlaid
prancing kirin. The mythical beings are depicted with
long whiskers, finely carved manes and large bushy
tails. The neck of the vase is decorated with foliate floral
designs, the flowers inlaid in gold with patinated copper
petals.

HEIGHT 17.6 cm
WEIGHT 232.5 g
Condition: Excellent condition with extremely minimal
surface wear.
Provenance: British collection.

Estimate EUR 8,000
Starting price EUR 4,000

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