A FINELY-CAST BRONZE TRIPOD KORO AND WITH COVER

Description:

Japan, signed Katsutoshi zô 勝年造, Meiji period
H. 17,5 / D. 18 cm
Domed body on three feet. Each side is adorned with a handle in the form of cast branches with cherry blossoms, which continue as a motif on the openwork lid.The body is decorated relief of carps swimming in water. Dark patinated bronze, details accentuated with silver. Incised signature at the base.
From a South German private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Minor wear