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Hello,

I would greatly appreciate some help identifying and translating the inscriptions on the bottom of this Japanese bronze vase decorated with fish.

There are several inscriptions, including what appears to be a commemorative inscription and an artist or maker signature.

I would especially like to know the artist/maker’s name, the meaning of the inscriptions, the approximate date or period of manufacture, and whether the inscription identifies a foundry or organization.

Any information about the history or origin of this piece would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much for your help!
Andrei

Signature of artist,
紫雲作　Made by Shiun

Ichikawa Shiun 市岡紫雲
A metalworker active from the Meiji period through the early Shōwa period, was a disciple of Ōshima Jōun, one of the foremost metalworkers of the Meiji period.

Commemorative inscription,
合資洋白會社　
創立五十周年記念
大正十一年　
Nickel-Silver Limited Partnership Company
50th Anniversary of the Founding
11th Year of Taisho Era (1922)

With regards,
I.Nagy

Oops,
Correction,
Ichioka Shiun 市岡紫雲　　is the correct reading.
I.Nagy

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