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A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Suiban / Planter on Stand, Taisho Period

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A very fine Japanese bronze Suiban (planter) of bellied oval form, richly decorated overall with hand enamelled and 'shibuichi' & 'shakudo' motifs, depicting geometric designs, pine trees, exotic beasts, priestly & scholarly figures, mounted at both ends with organic-inspired open handles with fruiting vines. Raised overall on four short supports, and resting atop its original and similarly decorated ‘Daiza’ (stand), both exhibiting an exceptionally fine reddish-brown patina overall. Dimensions, 5” high (5.75” high on stand) x 13” wide x 7.75” deep. Combined weight, 10.3 lbs. Suiban are traditional Japanese planters made of wood or ceramic but also occasionally in bronze, which are used to display Ikebana & Bonsai arrangements, and in some instances, albeit rarely – they sometimes have an independent & conforming ‘Daiza’ (stand). Note: Shibuichi is a technique using an alloy of silver & copper, whereas Shakudo is a technique using an alloy of gold & copper. These techniques are recorded as having been used prior to the 18th century to decorate Samurai swords, but with the advent of the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japanese sword makers turned instead to using these techniques on various forms of metalware & decorative arts.

Dimensions:
Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast,Gilt,Hand-Crafted,Patinated,Silvered
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. All in fine overall condition and exhibiting a fine old surface & patina. In order to preserve the natural patina that has taken several decades to develop, we do not polish antique metal-ware such as bronze, gilt & ormolu.
Seller Location:
Ottawa, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2728344067782

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