A hammered iron vase Meiji period (late 19th century), sealed Sobi (Yamada Sobi; 1871-1916) The ovoid form with short flared neck finely hammered in low relief, the body section encircled by a band designed with various animals, seal mark on base 14 5/8 in. (37.1 cm.) high With original wood box titled tetsu uchidashi gunju kabin (hammered iron vase designed with various animals) on lid, signed Yamada Sobi zo (made by Yamada Sobi) and sealed Yamada Sobi on underside of lid
A hammered iron vase Meiji period (late 19th century), sealed Sobi (Yamada Sobi; 1871-1916) The ovoid form with short flared neck finely hammered in low relief, the body section encircled by a band designed with various animals, seal mark on base 14 5/8 in. (37.1 cm.) high With original wood box titled tetsu uchidashi gunju kabin (hammered iron vase designed with various animals) on lid, signed Yamada Sobi zo (made by Yamada Sobi) and sealed Yamada Sobi on underside of lid