Decorative Arts, Furniture and Jewellery

Live Virtual Auction, 4 - 5 April 2022

Asian Art

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ZAR 28 450
Lot 118
  • A pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases, Gonda Hirosuke, Meiji period, 1868-1912


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ZAR 15 000 - 20 000USD 868 - 1 157
Selling Price
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ZAR 28 450
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About this Item

A pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases, Gonda Hirosuke, Meiji period, 1868-1912
finely worked in silver wire with a pair of shijukara Japanese tits in flight amongst cherry blossoms, with seasonal flowers including kikyo, Chinese bellflowers and chrysanthemums against a midnight-blue ground, the neck and foot with diaper borders, impressed mark of Gonda Hirosuke, 30,3cm high
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Provenance

Property of an Oriental Collector.



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