Japanese Works of Art - 20th May 2026

Lot 666

A JAPANESE BRONZE OWL VASE BY YAMAMOTO KŌKEN

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000

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Description

A JAPANESE BRONZE OWL VASE BY YAMAMOTO KŌKEN
MEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY

The ovoid body raised on a short flaring foot and with an everted rim, decorated with a charming owl perched on a leafy maple branch, the full moon emerging from wispy clouds above; rendered in low relief with gold and silver inlays; signed Yamamoto sei to the base and Kōken to the side, 17.5cm.