A PAIR OF IMPERIAL PRESENTATION ARCHAIC FORM VASES MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY SIGNED DAI NIHON TEIKOKU ISHIKAWA KEN KANAZAWA DOKI KAISHA SEI |

oviform with everted necks with two oval panels depicting peony sprays and two further panels of irises in swirling waters, all between bands of archaic motifs in hirazogan, chiseled and stippled, incised in gilt, silver and other coloured patination, the shoulders applied with archaic form handles of mythical birds, Imperial mon to the neck, each signed on base with Dai Nihon Teikoku Ishikawa ken Kanazawa Doki kaisha sei [Made by the Kanazawa Bronze Company of Ishikawa prefecture in Great Imperial Japan]

There is some slight surface wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."