Lot 639
  • 639

A pair of Japanese Export silver and mixed metal vases, circa 1900

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on bases Shōbidō, signed on bodies Gyōyō Saku
  • silver, mixed-metal
  • height 14 1/2 in.
  • 36.8 cm
chased and engraved with a male and female peacock in a landscape with roses, the peacocks and roses with gold and copper inlay

Condition

a few minor losses to inlay, overall good condition
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