A MIXED-METALL PANEL WITH ENGRAVED DECORATION OF A PAIR OF CRANES AND A VASE WITH SPARROWS PERCHED ON SPRAYS

Description:

Japan, the vase signed Hôgetsu and inscribed, both objects dated 1937
H. 22,3 cm; 24 x 20 cm (o.R.)
Former Suisse private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Minor wear, vase partly with traces of use, metall panel in kiriwood frame with inscribed kiri tomobako: Gift to Zenhauzeru-kun / Shôwa 12th year (1937), 7th month / Dai Nippon heiki kabushiski kaisha (Greater Japan Arms Company / Dainippon Arms Co.)