Inoue (of Kyoto): A Pair of Japanese Bronze Beaker Vases, each of typical flared form resting on a splayed foot, the lower register chased and inlaid in iro-e takazogan with chidori in flight over crashing waves, the rest profusely inlaid in gold, silver, copper and shibuichi with butterflies amidst flowering chrysanthemum blooms and foliage, the mouth with a polished silver band, the base with silver seal Inoue sei and further gilt copper seal, height 35.7cms, Meiji Period Condition Report: Some stains and water damage, splash spots Condition Report Disclaimer