Japanese Bronze Vase Inlaid With Precious Metals. Japan, Late 19th Century. Meiji Period.

Copper alloy vase inlaid with precious metals, shakudo (gold and copper) shibuichi (silver, gold and copper) silver and gold. Some designs are gilded, others are solid gold. The inlays are all made of the same dovetail technique. Decorated with phoenixes in flight, Buddhist Lions, birds and stylized flowers. The style of the absolutely Japanese and compartmentalized decor, the distribution of colors, the stylized subjects, the meticulousness of the carvings and the excellent quality make us rank this vase among the masterpieces of the genre. A similar style vase is housed in the Khalili collections under number 95. Below, inlaid in gold, is the artist's mark which we have not yet identified. All the inlays are, of course, cast and not stamped.
Good condition. No missing or soldering. No patina restaured.
Height: 171mm Diameter: 165mm