A JAPANESE LACQUERED VASE BY THE ZOHIKO COMPANY

A JAPANESE LACQUERED VASE BY THE ZOHIKO COMPANY
MEIJI OR LATER, 20TH CENTURY

Of baluster form, the body decorated with a carp in relief swimming amongst water weed and gentle waves, following two tadpoles inlaid in mother of pearl, the carp's eye also inlaid in mother of pearl; with a metal liner; the Zohiko elephant mark in gilt to the base, 32cm. (2)

The Zohiko Company is a highly respected and long-established Kyoto lacquerware (urushi) company with a rich history, founded in 1661.