A pair of Japanese silver and mixed metal vases, Meiji period, circa 1900.
Tapering form with waisted neck and flaring rim, each engraved with flying and grazing birds among blossom trees and by the waters edge, highlights in gold and copper, signature to each body and character marks to underside
Heght 21.4cm., 8 1/2 in.
Weight 984g., 31oz 6dwt