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Pair of Large Bronze Japanese Vases, Meiji Period

About the Item

A pair of unusual large Japanese cast bronze vases, Meiji period, 1860-1912. Patinated bronze with bronze highlights, the top lip with a Greek key frieze, the neck and body with cast branches, turtles, and birds, the lower part with a large dragon wrapping around the base. Excellent bronze castings and chasing with nice patina. Provenance: Knuthenborg castle, Lolland, Denmark. Purchased by the Count of Knuthenborg on his educational tours in the late 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.04 in (89 cm)Diameter: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kastrup, DK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1021621stDibs: LU1007433341962
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