A Japanese parcel-gilt silver spherical vase The surface decorated with stylized chrysanthemum petals, partially hammered with fine graded matting, selective parcel gilding, underside stamped "jungin" (pure silver), with original presentation box, exterior of cover inscribed in Japanese "silver flower vase", the interior of the cover dedicated in Japanese to Mr. Yoshio Akao (president of Japan Education TV), commemorating receiving a medal of honor with blue ribbon by the Emperor. H: 5 3/4 in.; Weight: 12.32 oz. t. PROVENANCE: Property from a private Midwestern collection