An inlaid-bronze vase
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Dai Nihon Kyoto ju Ikkodo Miyabe Atsuyoshi and with kao (cursive monogram)
Of tapering ovoid form with chocolate-brown patina, decorated in copper, silver, gilt, patinated bronze and shakudo takazogan and incised details with a large praying mantis, cricket and three moths; incised signature on base
11¾in. (29.8cm.) high
An inlaid-bronze vase
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Dai Nihon Kyoto ju Ikkodo Miyabe Atsuyoshi and with kao (cursive monogram)
Of tapering ovoid form with chocolate-brown patina, decorated in copper, silver, gilt, patinated bronze and shakudo takazogan and incised details with a large praying mantis, cricket and three moths; incised signature on base
11¾in. (29.8cm.) high
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