AN INLAID IRON SLENDER VASE Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2)AN INLAID IRON SLENDER VASEMeiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryThe body decorated in high relief of shell, shakudo, bronze, and gilt with a continuous design of different auspicious objects including the tasselled cloak and hat of invisibility, a tsuchi (Daikoku's magic mallet), makimono (handscroll), a takarakagi (storehouse key) and tama (jewels) scattered over the surface; unsigned; with a wood storage box inscribed Tetsu sei kabin (Iron flower vase). 20.3cm (8in) high. (2).None