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Impressive Japanese bronze mimikuchi 耳口 (ear-mouth) flying handle vase.
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Fantastically shaped large Japanese bronze mimikuchi (ear-mouth) flying handle vase. The vase has two large flat handles smoothly running into the mouth, its body has four sides and each side is decorated with a spiral in relief. With very nice original patina.
Mimikuchi-form vases derive from archaic Chinese pottery vessels with similar but less forceful handles and spirals.
Weight: 15.21 lb/6.9 kg.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity. Price including insured shipping.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.93 in (30.3 cm)Width: 17.6 in (44.7 cm)Depth: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Shôwa period (1926-1989)
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The vase has a very small dent below 1 spiral and some minimal traces of age. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
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