Lot 22 , A Japanese shibayama, silver and gold lacquered hexagonal vase, Meiji period

A Japanese shibayama, silver and gold lacquered hexagonal vase, Meiji period, the body decorated with panels of flowers and birds, in mother-of-pearl, abalone, lacquer and ivory, the hexagonal spreading neck and foot enamel with flowers, unmarked, height 19.5cm, small losses
CITES Submission reference EHN4E3B4
£300-500

Condition:
The neck is detached with some glue residue around the area evidence of pinholes where it was once fixed, there are some small losses to the gilt lacquer ground and to a section of inlaid flowers on one of the panels, the silver is heavily tarnished and would benefit from a clean, otherwise in reasonable condition.

Sold for £2,200