The Antiquarian at Greenwich

Japanese Patinated Bronze Vase with Mixed Metal Inlay Octopus

    Japanese vase of patinated bronze with small mouth. Decorated with inlays of various metals in the shape of octopus and crab. Signed.    Presumed Showa period - 20th century.  The mark is that of  The Honma Takusai family line consists of six generations of master metalworkers active from the 19th century through the mid-20th century

Dimensions: H: 6 1/2 x W: 4 x D: 2 1/2