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Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container

$2,800
£2,126.11
€2,431.36
CA$3,912.01
A$4,351
CHF 2,271.96
MX$52,947.10
NOK 29,016.39
SEK 27,212.25
DKK 18,146.18
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About the Item

Antique Japanese bronze hanging flower arranging container in the shape of a boat, sharp angular form with flat bottom hull base and center water receptacle sitting within a removable hatch, suspended by an iron chain attached at the tip of the prow and at the corners of the stern. Includes Tomobako: the original storage box with description and maker's signature and seal (unidentified). Minor surface blemishes otherwise fine condition. Measuring: 4” high x 15-1/4” long x 5-3/4” wide. Late 19th century. Provenance: Japanese art market.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Metalwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Meiji Period (1868-1911)
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-NG910111stDibs: LU1778236807602

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