A MULTI-METALL VASE DECORATED WITH A ROOSTER AND A HEN

Description:

Japan, Mark of the Hattori Company, Meiji period
H. 25,2 cm
Baluster-shape, decorated with a rooster and a hen in front of a bamboo fence with a blossoming morning glory climbing up. Dark patinated bronze, details in gold, silver, copper and shakudo.
From an old South German private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Partly minor wear and traces of use, underneath the base traces of corrosion