Sale 5911
London, South Kensington
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4 August 2009
Price realised
GBP 3,125
Estimate
A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE INLAID VASES MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) Decorated in hirazogan and takazogan with copper, silver and gilded inlay depicting sparrows inflight amongst flowering peony and cherry blossoms 12in. (30.5cm.) high (2)
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