One gold shakudo Meiji period bronze vase with carp and wisteria

£4,200

Depicting carp swimming among wisteria, this fine Meiji era vase is brought to life by the small but highly effective use of gold shakudo on the fish's eyes.

 

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Description

This fine bronze vase was made in Meiji era Japan, a time of prolific artistic and decorative production, and features a carp swimming amongst wysteria, rendered in high relief.

Highly ornate and artistic, foliage hangs down from the top of the tall, tapering, neck, while a large carp decorates the bottom half. The eyes of the carp are decorated with gold in the shakudo technique, a particularly skilful artistic practice of inlay, reserved for works of the highest order.

The piece is stamped and engraved for the maker in Japanese. Dating to the late nineteenth century, it is a delightful decorative piece, minimalist, artistic, and with a highly pleasing character and charm.

Details

Country of Origin
Japanese
Date of Manufacture
Late 19th Century
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Animal / Animalier, Japanese Interest, Marine / Seascape, Meiji
Material
Bronze
Colour
Black, Gold

Dimensions

Height
31 cm / 12.2 inches
Diameter
19 cm / 7.5 inches

Reference:
N-0105

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