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 foot, and 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.