£320
A Japanese gilt bronze 'Samurai' vase, early 20th century, later mounted as a lamp, cast and chased in high relief with a samurai on horseback traversing a river, the reverse with a cat amid foliage, the neck with a dragon holding a glass jewel, the base with birds above waves, cast makers seal mark to base, 36cm high excluding later light fitting, repairs to base
The vase has been drilled through the base right through the middle of the maker’s seal mark. There are some solder repairs and a replacement section to the edge of the foot. Evidence of white polish residue in the casting.
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