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Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue

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A fine signed antique Japanese Meiji period mixed metals vase. By Miyabe Atsuyoshi for Inoue of Kyoto. With a bronze body and decorated with inlaid gold, silver, and shibuichi in the form of a stylized chrysanthemum and bamboo. Engraved with the kanji for "Made by Atsuyoshi" to the side and marked to the base with "Made by Inoue". Simply a wonderful vase from one of the foremost Kyoto workshops of the Meiji period! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is some rubbing to the patina principally around the chrysanthemum and its petals, a small indentation or dent to the reverse, and some light nicks to the rim and footrim. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Measurements: Height: ca. 6 1/4 in. Diameter: ca. 2 3/4 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3.63 in (9.23 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th or Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. See description for condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV FR O221stDibs: LU1610231498822

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