Vase - Bronze - Japan (No reserve price)

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A large Japanese bronze vase with mixed-metal inlays by Keimei (景明), Showa period (ca. 1940–1950), 30 cm high, 20 cm wide and 19 cm deep, weighing 3 kg, in excellent condition with a speckled golden-olive patina and an inlaid scene of blooming chrysanthemums and plum blossoms, signed on the base 'Keimei'.

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An elegant and large Japanese mixed-metal vase. The body features a rich, speckled golden-olive patina, decorated with a magnificent scene of blooming chrysanthemums (kiku) and plum blossoms (ume). The decoration is achieved using sophisticated inlay and overlay techniques (zogan) with different metallic alloys, creating exceptional depth and detail. Signed on the base with the artist's mark "Keimei" (景明).
• Period: Showa period (Mid-20th Century)
• Material: Bronze with mixed-metal inlays
• Height: 30 cm
• Weight: 3 kg
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
• Signature: Signed "Keimei" 景明.

An elegant and large Japanese mixed-metal vase. The body features a rich, speckled golden-olive patina, decorated with a magnificent scene of blooming chrysanthemums (kiku) and plum blossoms (ume). The decoration is achieved using sophisticated inlay and overlay techniques (zogan) with different metallic alloys, creating exceptional depth and detail. Signed on the base with the artist's mark "Keimei" (景明).
• Period: Showa period (Mid-20th Century)
• Material: Bronze with mixed-metal inlays
• Height: 30 cm
• Weight: 3 kg
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
• Signature: Signed "Keimei" 景明.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
3 kg
Country of origin
Japan
Designer/artist/maker
"Keimei" 景明
Material
Bronze
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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