MEIJI-TAISHO

NAMIKAWA YASUYUKI, IMPERIAL PRESENTATION ENAMEL SHORE VASE

Vase in a tall flaring hexagonal form with a design of pine trees on a beach against receding waves, and with the white Imperial chrysanthemum crest executed in gold wire, the design executed in gold and silver wire and bokashi shading techniques. Applied with a shakudo rim and footand with a silver base plate. With a fitted storage box and white silk bag. Unsigned, but technically the unmistakable work of Namikawa Yasuyuki (died 1927). For a plate with similar coloration and technique dated circa 1903, c.f. The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Japanese Art: Meiji No Takara: Treasures of Imperial Japan, Enamel, figure 13 on page 37. Late Meiji Era, circa 1903 – 1905.

The absence of a signature on a piece bearing the Imperial crest indicates that this vase was commissioned as a presentation gift by the artist to the emperor. We believe this vase to be the largest extant work by this extremely important artist.

Namikawa Yasuyuki, Imperial Presentation Enamel Shore Vase

 

Artist Name: Namikawa Yasuyaki
Period: Meiji Taisho
Styles: Imperial
Characteristics: Imperial
Mediums: Enamel & Glass
Form: Vase
Origin Country: Japan
14.25″ high (36 cm)

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