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Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes

$20,500per set
£15,495.46per set
€17,807.04per set
CA$28,546.12per set
A$31,756.39per set
CHF 16,647.10per set
MX$388,055.37per set
NOK 211,980.04per set
SEK 199,549.88per set
DKK 132,922.78per set
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About the Item

Early Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vases, incised, detailed designs on each vase. One vase is decorated with a family of cranes at a rocky water's edge, with flowers and an old pine tree. The other vase depicts turtles at a rocky water's edge with bamboo, along with turtles swimming in a gentle current. Both vases have floral designs on the base and the neck. With a chrysanthemum on the base and paulownia leaves at the top, which could be a tribute to both the imperial family and Japan. Signature on the bottom reads: Gyoku Sendo. Sold as a pair- each come with their own storage box, and insert for flower arranging: 19 3/4" height x 5 3/4" diameter.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Diameter: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Details on request.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A51411stDibs: LU855116911301

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