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Subject:Japanese Bronze vase signature
Posted By: Mike Sun, Aug 10, 2014 IP: 86.179.205.90

Considering buying a bronze vase but trying to identify who it is made by.
On the left ?michi Zo .
Any help appreciated.



Subject:Re: Japanese Bronze vase signature
Posted By: Guy Mon, Aug 11, 2014

I read it as 濵田製 and 笑直造 (Hamada sei/Eminao zô). I'm not sure about the correct pronunciation of 'Eminao'.

Please post an image of the entire object.

Search for: 'Meiji bronze Hamada sei'

Guy.

Subject:Re: Japanese Bronze vase signature
Posted By: Mike Tue, Aug 12, 2014

Guy,
Many thanks!Doing some browser searches with your translation there is an artist who signed himself Hamada sei Terunao zo.
I do not have a picture of the vase I am considering buying but will try and post a link to a similar one by the artist above.
Thanks again.
Mike

URL Title :Hamada Terunao vase


Subject:Re: Japanese Bronze vase signature
Posted By: Guy Wed, Aug 13, 2014

Mike,

Hamada is the name of the studio - workshop, famous for top end quality decorated vases in mixed metals. The second signature refers to the individual hammersmith/decorator, employed by the studio.

See also recent Bonhams sale below.

Guy.

URL Title :Bonhams NY 19 Mar 2014



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