A FINE INLAID IRON PANEL DEPICTING EGRETS AND LOTUS Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) The roughly textured iron ground finely decorated in gold, silver, and bronze takazogan to depict two egrets, one flying and the other standing in a lotus pond, surrounded by giant leaves, buds, blossoms, and reeds, the pond rendered with subtly incised lines. SIZE 50 x 33.5 (the panel) and 57 x 41 cm (incl. frame) WEIGHT 3,360 g Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. With an old wood frame. Auction comparison: Compare a related inlaid iron panel signed Fukuda Michiharu zo, also dated late 19th century, Meiji period, 59 cm high, at Sotheby`s, Fine Japanese Art, 14 May 2019, London, lot 168 ( sold for 8,750 GBP ). 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer`s premium – only for buyers within the EU.