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Japanese Meiji Twin Handled Bronze Vase with Silver, Brass & Copper Inlay

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A fine antique Japanese Meiji twin handled bronze vase decorated with floral designs in silver, brass and copper inlay dating from the 19th century. The vase stands raised on a round pedestal foot with narrow stem and shaped round lower body with a stepped narrowing neck and flared trumpet shaped top. Handles with beast head terminals are applied to either side of the neck. The vase is decorated to two sides with an arrangement of flowering stems inlaid in copper and brass and silver with one side including a relief molded bird landing on the flowers and other incorporating a butterfly. The vase also has finely inlaid patterning to the neck using the same metals. The vase has an incised circle mark to the base and is otherwise not marked. Provenance: Acquired from the British Art Market. In good used condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)Diameter: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OR232241stDibs: LU1328231169712
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