A Koami gilt-iron hexagonal vase

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A Koami gilt-iron hexagonal vase
with everted rim set on a circular stand, decorated in silver and gilt nunomezogan with panels of figures beside huts and trees before mountainous landscapes alternating with birds among chrysanthemums, peonies and maple branches on a ground of further maple branches below small roundels depicting minogame, flowers and other motifs, two bands of key-frets to the rim and foot -- 6.1/2.in (16.5cm) high, signed Komai, (old wear).
See Colour Plate.

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