Asian Art - Marlborough
Description:
Mixed-metal Vase, Japan, 19th/20th century, bulbous, with a short neck and flat rim, resting on a splayed foot, depicting blooming branches with a bird and butterfly in flight in gold and silver inlays, some details lacquered in brown and black, ht. 2 7/8 in.
Estimate $300-500
loss of inlaid details, loss of lacquer, surface scratches and stains.
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