Late 19th C. Made by Kanamori Soshichi (Japanese, 1821-1892). With raised naturalist tree and branch design. Gold and silver inlay. Signed on base. 30″ high x 15″ diameter. Comes with a contemporary carved wooden base measuring: 23 1/2″ high x 18 1/2″ diameter. Kanamori was an award-winning metalwork artist. He gained recognition for winning a prize at the 1873 Vienna Expo. He was based in Takaoka, Japan. Good condition. Shows areas of cleaning. Weighs 117 pounds.
