Description
Japanese Meiji period satsuma sleeve vase by Hasegawa 長谷川作. The vase modelled as a single bamboo cane with simulated wood split to the top opening and ribbed section through the top third. The exterior decorated with a highly desirable continuous scene with a bamboo farm having figures carrying supplies and bamboo parcels in both the foreground and the background. The vase surrounded with a boarder of shippo-tsunagi (linked cash) and signed to the base with the Hasegawa Sei seal.
Reference | For another exceptional piece by Hasegawa please see Bonhams Fine Japanese Art 6th November 2012 Lot 560
Measurements | 31cm High x 14cm Wide x 12cm Deep (12.2 x 5.51 x 4.72 Inches)
Condition | Excellent
