MEIJI Period Japan 1890 Imperial Shakudo Gold Mixed Metals Brush Vase-Pot
A brush pot from the Meiji imperial period.
This is a beautiful brush vase-pot created in the Imperial Japan during the early Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890. The fabulous round vase has been meticulously crafted with the difficult Shakudo technique of mixed metals, such; bronze, gold and silver. This piece is of highly importance since have a strong provenance directly from the imperial house. It is richly decorated with multiples chrysanthemum symbols and geometric patterns made up by inlaid of pure silver. This is a great decorative piece, actually to be used for any purpose and with excellent eye appeal.
The Chrysanthemum Symbol
In Imperial Japan, the chrysanthemum (kiku) was a potent symbol of the imperial family and the emperor himself, representing longevity, royalty, and divine power. The 16-petaled chrysanthemum is the Imperial Seal and crest, found on passports, coins, and the Chrysanthemum Throne. This association dates back to the Kamakura period (1185–1333), particularly with Emperor Go-Toba's fondness for the flower, establishing its link to imperial authority and lineage. The connection between the chrysanthemum and the imperial family began when Emperor Go-Toba adopted it as a personal emblem, aligning it with the strength and refinement of the emperor's rule. During the Meiji Period, the 16-petaled chrysanthemum crest, solidifying the association with the imperial family, was established during this time.
The Meiji Imperial Period
This is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keiō era and was succeeded by the Taishō era, upon the accession of Emperor Taishō.
Country: Imperial Japan.
Period: Meiji, 1880-1900.
Materials: Gold, silver, bronze, copper and brass.
Technique: Shakudo, mixed metals, inlaid, repousse.
Weight: 260.75 Grams, (0.27 Kg.)
Measurements: 84 mm by 63.5 mm by 63.5 mm (3.3 x 2.75 x 2.75 Inches).
Signature: Engraved at the underneath with the initials and symbols as the maker's mark.
Condition: This Japanese Meiji brush pot-vase is in great near mint antique condition. All parts are secured in the settings. This brush pot was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D083025MONM/.7810
