A Japanese silver and mixed metal vase with wood stand, Miyamoto Kinsei 日本银质合金花瓶以及木底座 Of tapered ovoid form, with undecorated neck; the rim, shoulder and lower register filled with small embossed chrysanthemum pattern, the middle section decorated with sprays of golden chrysanthemum and patinated leaves; maker's mark and silver mark on the underside; openwork wood stand. (H: 9 1/2 in. (vase))PROVENANCE: Property from a private collection, New York City