A LARGE PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE AND PARCEL-GILT TWO HANDLED VASES (2)
Meiji period
The compressed body decorated in high relief with cranes in flight above breaking waves, the shoulders with a band of kiku, the flared neck with archaistic style parcel gilt lappets, each handle entwined with a clambering dragon, signed Kichida, Kyoto, 49cm high
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£300 - £500
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Hammer price:
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£350 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
One dragon is lacking a whisker. Each of the dragons has come loose from the solder by which they are attached to the handle. One of the vases has scattered gilt patches on the gadroon shoulders which are likely to be casting repairs. ( Please see the extra images which have been posted online). Minor wear to the gilding
