Fine Japanese Meiji Mix-Metal Vase Flask

Fine Japanese Meiji Mix-Metal Vase - Flask. The vase has top quality cast and engraved branches decorated with leaves and blossoms around the sides of the vase. The flower blossoms are made from silver and gold. One round panel is made with iron and finely inlaid sakura tree with silver and brass blossoms, a brass bird sitting on the branch, and gold, brass and silver flowers next to the bottom of the tree.

The other side has a round copper panel with gold inlaid maple tree and some gold leaves and others made from copper. There is a copper bird seated on the branch of the tree. There is a flower next to the bottom of the tree, with silver inlaid blossoms.

The flask is in very good condition with no dents, dings, losses or restoration. " diameter x 2 ½ thick. It is heavy by weight.

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