A shibuichi (silver and copper alloy) vase Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Masami (Yotsuya Masami; 1876-1941) and sealed Yotsuya The tapering ovoid form designed with silver drips around the shoulder, the shibuichi body finely incised with a pair of ducks and reed, the details embellished with gilt, silver and shakudo, the signature on body 11 ? in. (29.2 cm.) high
A shibuichi (silver and copper alloy) vase Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Masami (Yotsuya Masami; 1876-1941) and sealed Yotsuya The tapering ovoid form designed with silver drips around the shoulder, the shibuichi body finely incised with a pair of ducks and reed, the details embellished with gilt, silver and shakudo, the signature on body 11 ? in. (29.2 cm.) high