Antique Decorative Stem Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Urn, Victorian, Circa 1880

This is a large antique decorative vase. A Japanese, bronze Meiji period urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Highly impressive antique vase with striking detail Displays a desirable aged patina by way of fine weathering Bronze shows a wonderful tonality with a light tarnish from decades of careful polish Decorated with key icons from the Meiji period of Japanese history (1868-1912) Broad, tapering rim with rolled lip, embellished by way of garland detail Panel scenes to both sides with three dimensional birds opposite crashing waves Depicting a Falcon or Hayabusa flying overhead, the wave scene redolent of Hokusai's Great Wave off Kanagawa...

This is an antique decorative posy vase. A Japanese, bronze Meiji period urn, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Adorned with superb relief bird figures over a wonderful bulb form Displaying a desirable aged patina with minimal weathering Bronze shows appealing tonality with a warm chestnut colouration Decorated with the hallmarks of the Meiji period of Japanese history (1868-1912) Wide flared rim with a flat top edge, with an opening diameter of 10cm (4'') Decorative relief birds sit prominently around the body Large phoenix type bird to the front fascia, the ground accentuated with engraved foliate patterns Traditional character mark can be found upon the base This is a fascinating antique decorative posy vase, with classical Japanese...

This is a pair of antique decorative vases. A Japanese, bronze baluster from the Meiji period, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Strikingly sculpted and finished vases...

This is an antique decorative vase. A French, cloisonné baluster urn, dating to the Victorian period of the late 19th century, circa 1880. P...

This is a pair of antique decorative urns. A Japanese, bronze baluster vase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightful pair of va...

This is a pair of antique single stem vases. A Japanese, hand-painted ceramic baluster flower urn, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Delica...

Japanese Meiji period bronze vase. Would look amazing in the right location. The very best color and patina. Overall maximum dimensions: 31 cm high x 14 cm diameter (inner mouth 4....

Japanese Meiji period bronze vase with bird and foliage decoration and elephant handles, circa 1900. Would look amazing in the right location. The very best color and patina. Overa...

Japanese Cloisonne bud vase, Meiji Period, circa 1880.

Japanese porcelain water bucket vase or teoke from early Meiji era, circa 1880, exhibiting beautiful hand-painting in underglaze cobalt blue and polychrome...

Antique large 17" fine quality Japanese Oriental bronze urn vase Meiji Period 19th century. Signed artist piece. Would look amazing in the right location and make a fabulous centr...

Early Japanese Meiji period bronze vase. Raised dragon with birds and cloud handles. Would look amazing in the right location. The very best color an...