Lot 2
Lot 2
A soft-metal-inlaid iron vase

MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED MITSUMASA

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USD 12,000 - USD 14,000
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A soft-metal-inlaid iron vase

MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED MITSUMASA

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A soft-metal-inlaid iron vase
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Mitsumasa
The vase of bulbous form with flared long neck, the iron body finished with a fine reddish patina, inlaid in gold, silver, copper and shakudo with cranes in a pond, the mouth and neck decorated with brocade patterns in gilt, rims silver; signature on base
8 7/8in. (22.5cm.) high
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