Antique Signed Meiji Period Japanese Mixed Metal Vase with Crane by Yamamoto vr
A fine antique, mixed metals Japanese vase. Primarily in bronze with inlaid copper, gold and silver highlights. The front of the vase depicts a crane ankle-deep in water and surrounded by reeds. Simply a wonderful Japanese vase!
Late 19th or Early 20th Century. It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are 2 medium-sized dents near the top of the vase, one dent to the right of the crane, and a slight indention to the rim.
All likely the result of a fall and all reparable by a competent metalsmith. Otherwise, there is some slight unevenness in the patina, some spots of patina rubbing (particularly surrounding the crane as a result of polishing), some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. (Made by Yamamoto) and to the reverse?? Thanks for looking and good luck!