Lot 936
  • 936

A Japanese silver and mixed metal vase, Shigemitsu, circa 1900

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base with jungin (silver) and maker's mark, engraved on body with seal for Yukiteru and below the seal reads Akimitsu
  • silver, gold, copper, wood
  • height 12 1/4 in.
  • 31 cm
engraved with a house in a mountainous landscape, inlaid with gold and copper details, on a wood stand

Condition

a few minor dings and creases throughout, otherwise good
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