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A PAIR OF JAPANESE GILT BRONZE USUBATA VASES
Meiji period, second half 19th century
A pair of large and impressive gilt bronze usubata (flower vases for ikebana), of classic form, each in three segments, the bases inlaid in silver and decorated with Japanese festival elements, the mid-sections with designs of scrolling clouds and crashing waves and the main sections decorated in inlaid silver and gold of floral scenes, the handles realistically cast as irises in bloom with repeating iris design to the top trays and flat inlay to the sides of the dishes, unsigned
47.5cm high, 26cm diameter
Sold for $500
Lot 2162
Meiji period, second half 19th century
A pair of large and impressive gilt bronze usubata (flower vases for ikebana), of classic form, each in three segments, the bases inlaid in silver and decorated with Japanese festival elements, the mid-sections with designs of scrolling clouds and crashing waves and the main sections decorated in inlaid silver and gold of floral scenes, the handles realistically cast as irises in bloom with repeating iris design to the top trays and flat inlay to the sides of the dishes, unsigned
47.5cm high, 26cm diameter
Estimate $500 - $650
Originally a Chinese bronze form, usubata were first cast in Japan in the seventeenth century for formal flower arrangements. During the Meiji period, more elaborate, multi-segment designs were manufactured for international exhibitions.
The Auction Salon: Objects & Collectables
AUCTION
Sale: LJW8551
10:01am - 15 May 2025
Hawthorn (Auction online only)
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Wed 14 May, 9am - 7pm
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