An iron vase
Edo period (19th century), signed and dated kinoe tora shujitsu Myochin ki Muneharu (Myochin Muneharu, autumn 1854)
Ovoid form with short flared neck, the shoulder applied with two bell-form handles, lower part of body inlaid in silver with woven knot design, signature on base
9 in. (22.9 cm.) high
With original wood box titled seirentetsu kason (fine iron vase in the form of zun), signed Myochin ki Muneharu zo (made by Myochin Muneharu) on reverse side of lid
An iron vase
Edo period (19th century), signed and dated kinoe tora shujitsu Myochin ki Muneharu (Myochin Muneharu, autumn 1854)
Ovoid form with short flared neck, the shoulder applied with two bell-form handles, lower part of body inlaid in silver with woven knot design, signature on base
9 in. (22.9 cm.) high
With original wood box titled seirentetsu kason (fine iron vase in the form of zun), signed Myochin ki Muneharu zo (made by Myochin Muneharu) on reverse side of lid
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