Lot Essay
An identical charger signed Miyao sei was sold Christie's, Paris, 14 June, 2006, lot 457.
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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SEALED
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A Bronze Charger
Meiji period (late 19th century), sealed
Slightly lobed, set on a raised ring foot and designed on the interior in raised and sunken relief and gold, silver and copper inlays with the bodhisattva Kannon on the back of a large carp in crashing waves with two attendant demons, one presenting a gift to the deity, the other carrying a gourd suspended on a staff, the rim decorated with geometric band
12 1/8in. (30.8cm.) diameter
Meiji period (late 19th century), sealed
Slightly lobed, set on a raised ring foot and designed on the interior in raised and sunken relief and gold, silver and copper inlays with the bodhisattva Kannon on the back of a large carp in crashing waves with two attendant demons, one presenting a gift to the deity, the other carrying a gourd suspended on a staff, the rim decorated with geometric band
12 1/8in. (30.8cm.) diameter