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Large Japanese Tokyo Bronze Vase

$4,600
£3,490.37
€3,990.93
CA$6,424.95
A$7,143.67
CHF 3,730.03
MX$86,955.90
NOK 47,593.58
SEK 44,592.91
DKK 29,785.05
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About the Item

This large and impressive cast bronze vase is of a type called Tokyo bronzes. It displays elements both of Japanese and Chinese iconography and is not only cast in the lost wax manner but is then worked with applied flower heads done one petal at a time as well as having chasing and hand work after all the major elements have been finished. One side is more in a Japanese manner while the other shows a more universal oriental design.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Diameter: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880-1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: see below. Wear consistent with age and use. In very good conditon with no losses to applied areas or dents in surface once drilled for a lamp but now the hole hase been filled and colored. The outer surface intact and having been cleaned and waxed.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 0809158113445

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