Vase - Auspicious gold and silver lacquer vase - Japan
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Description from the seller
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.
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Seller's Story
Thank you very much for showing interest in the item. I have been working as an antique dealer in Japan for about 10 years. I have visited around 10,000 customers' homes to procure items. The items I am selling on Catawiki are sourced from all over Japan. Based on my past experiences, I search for and list items with good taste. Please check out my sales page and enjoy browsing through the various other items I have listed.
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
Seller's Story
Thank you very much for showing interest in the item. I have been working as an antique dealer in Japan for about 10 years. I have visited around 10,000 customers' homes to procure items. The items I am selling on Catawiki are sourced from all over Japan. Based on my past experiences, I search for and list items with good taste. Please check out my sales page and enjoy browsing through the various other items I have listed.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1580 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Model
Dance of the Phoenix 鳳凰の舞
Designer/artist/maker
Nakamura Yaeko 中村八重子
Material
Auspicious gold and silver lacquer vase
Manufacturer/brand
Hana Ike (Vase) 花生
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
21.6 cm
Width
21.3 cm
Depth
21.3 cm
Estimated period
Heisei 1989-2019
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