Lot 376: A Japanese Silver and Gold-Foil Painted Vase with...
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A Japanese Silver and Gold-Foil Painted Vase with Kingfisher and Lotus Motif, Mid-19th Century.
A Japanese vase adorned with a lavish application of silver and gold foil beneath layers of intricate hand-painted decoration. The surface is beautifully animated with vibrant depictions of kingfishers perched among blooming pink lotus flowers and oversized lily pads, set against a rich, luminous background.
H: Approximately 34.5cm
Provenance: Private collection from a NW London gentleman.
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