This is a gold and silver lacquer vase with auspicious motifs 吉祥文金銀蒔絵花瓶 by Nakamura Yaeko 中村八重子. The title is "Dance of the Phoenix 鳳凰の舞." The phoenix (feng huang) is an imaginary sacred bird that appears in Chinese mythology and is considered the most auspicious bird in Chinese culture. The phoenix was introduced to Japan from China along with Buddhism, and from the Nara period onwards, it has been used to decorate dyed textiles, mirrors, lacquerware and other products. The phoenix is ​​one of the four auspicious creatures that represent happiness and prosperity, and is said to be an auspicious motif that is a sign of good things to come. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is a gymnosperm and a deciduous tall tree. In Japan, it is often planted as an ornamental tree along roads and in parks, and in the precincts of temples and shrines. Height 21.6 cm Center 21.3 cm Top 12.0 cm Bottom 10.3 cm Weight 1580 g Condition: The condition is generally good. There is almost no sign of use. There may be scratches, stains, scuffs, discoloration, etc. The box is very fragile and may be damaged during shipping. Please consider it as a bonus item only. This is a delicate item, so please handle with care. It has been stored at home.We have posted many photos, so please take a look. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 010821130114