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Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Lotus Leaf Bowl, Vide Poche, ca. 1900

About the Item

DIMENSIONS: Height: 4 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 6 inches ABOUT THE OBJECT With the laconic Japanese-style Art Nouveau design, filled with symbolism and metaphorism, this multi-use bowl (perfect as vide poche) is made of dark brown-patinated bronze, and represents a lotus flower slightly rising above the level of the table on a coiled stem. At the bottom of the stem an unripe cocoon of a silkworm butterfly nestled comfortably. A small graceful frog adorns the top of the flower. ABOUT MEIJI PERIOD The Meiji period (????, Meiji-jidai), also known as the Meiji Era, is a; Japanese era which extended from September 8, 1868 through July 30, 1912.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively, as they are an integral part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819330231572
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