A Soft-metal-decorated bronze vase
Meiji period (late 19th century), with mark of Nogawa
Of ovoid form with an inset foot and short neck, decorated with a plum tree in moonlight rendered in black, gold, silver and reddish finish, the crescent moon silver and the body a pronounced brownish red ground, seal on base
12in. (30.5cm.) high
A Soft-metal-decorated bronze vase
Meiji period (late 19th century), with mark of Nogawa
Of ovoid form with an inset foot and short neck, decorated with a plum tree in moonlight rendered in black, gold, silver and reddish finish, the crescent moon silver and the body a pronounced brownish red ground, seal on base
12in. (30.5cm.) high