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Subject:Re: Bronze (Simple Gu-Shaped) Vase; likely Chinese
Posted By: I.Nagy Fri, Feb 15, 2019
Single flower vase
Pic.1,
Inscriptions on box,
立鼓式 - Ryugoshiki - Vertical Drum Style
平安 - Heian - Archaic name of Kyoto
蔵六造 - Zōroku-zō - Made by Zōroku
Pic.2,
Bottom mark.
蔵六 - Zōroku
Pic.3,
塗金 銅花器 - Tokin Dōkaki - Coated gold copper flower vase
The vase was made by the Zōroku copper foundry in Kyoto, founded by the 1st generation Hata Zōroku (1823-90). In these days the 6th generation is continuing the business.
With regards,
I.Nagy
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