{"product_id":"a-fine-pair-of-japanese-mixed-metal-inlaid-sentoku-bronze-vases-signed-kyoto-kuroda-zo-meiji-period","title":"A FINE PAIR OF JAPANESE MIXED-METAL INLAID SENTOKU BRONZE VASES, SIGNED KYOTO KURODA ZŌ, MEIJI PERIOD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of slender baluster form, the rounded shoulders rising to a short waisted neck with everted rim, supported on a spreading circular foot, the sentoku bronze bodies with a warm golden patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely decorated in mixed-metal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ezōgan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, predominantly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehira-zōgan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with areas of low-relief \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etaka-zōgan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with asymmetrical sprays of flowering chrysanthemum and plum extending across the upper bodies. The blossoms are rendered principally in silver and gilt, contrasting with dark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshakudō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e branches and foliage and other subtly patinated soft-metal inlays, the petals and leaves finely engraved and chased with naturalistic detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compositions are arranged with generous areas of undecorated ground, the flowering branches sweeping diagonally across the bodies and creating an elegant contrast between the lustrous golden surface and the varied tones of the inlaid metals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach vase signed to the base \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyoto Kuroda zō (京都黒田造)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeiji period (1868–1912), late 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5 cm each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In good overall condition, with light surface wear, minor scratches and areas of natural oxidation and patination commensurate with age. One vase with a very small shallow dent to the body. No significant damage or restoration observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58545375740235,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/6944C61E-2066-4C86-8A95-095E5394D9FE.jpg?v=1789941210","url":"https:\/\/lajapaneseantiques.com\/products\/a-fine-pair-of-japanese-mixed-metal-inlaid-sentoku-bronze-vases-signed-kyoto-kuroda-zo-meiji-period","provider":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}