Watanabe

Meiji period, 19th century

1868-1912

Vase

A double lined silver vase with high relief work depicting Japanese iris. The iris in japan is one of the most used flowers in art and loved by many, it is often a symbol of bravery and victory.

The vase was made by Watanabe a highly respected and well-known silver smith using a repousse technique where the image is beaten from the inner side of the silver plate. Some of the iris flowers have been prepared separately and soldered into place whereupon the inner bowl would then be fitted. 

135mm x 67mm

Signed Watanabe