04-20-201204-20-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2591BBoston
April 20, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Monumental Bronze, Gold, and Shakudo

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$50,363$42,500
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2591BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 20, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Monumental Bronze, Gold, and Shakudo Urn, Japan, 19th century, the urn-shaped body with flaring rim inlaid with gold, key-fret design on lip, below the lip a border depicting chased and gold inlaid scrolling lotus and tendrils, the front and back with a lotus roundel depicting two phoenix and scrolling lotus and tendrils with inlaid gold and shakudo, above a taotie mask with inlaid gold eyes, the urn with a stylized key-fret ground, stylized dragon handles with inlaid gold circle, the pedestal base with gold and shakudo design of inlaid gold chrysanthemums, a deep border depicting stylized scrolling dragons with gold inlaid geometric designs, with four reverse S-curved feet, ht. 29 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-2,000

in good condition

Keywords

Japan