Hayashi Chuzo (Japan, 19th/20th Century)
Sparrows among Cherry Blossoms
cloisonne vase
7 1/4″ high x 3 1/8″ diameter
Description: Matched pair of high shouldered baluster vases worked in silver wire and decorated in polychrome enamel with suzume sparrows among a blooming cherry blossom tree, the neck and foot with flower heads and scrollwork, on a deep blue ground, fitted with copper rims.
Dimensions: 7 ¼” high X 3 ⅛” diameter
Markings: both bases impressed with Hayashi Chuzo’s signature
Artist Biography: Hayashi Chuzo. (Shumpo/Shunpo) EXHIBITED (partial): St. Louis, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1905; The Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition,1929;
Condition: As Found – offers accepted – the backsides of both show considerable bruises, gouges and cracks (see photos) BUT the front sides are largely presentable with minimal signs of damage. They came to us in this condition and we are unawares as to the origin of their trauma. They are a nice matched pair and it would be a shame for the good halves (the front sides with all the decoration) not to be enjoyed.
