Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative posy vase. A Japanese, bronze Meiji period urn, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Adorned with superb relief bird figures over a wonderful bulb form
Displaying a desirable aged patina with minimal weathering
Bronze shows appealing tonality with a warm chestnut colouration
Decorated with the hallmarks of the Meiji period of Japanese history (1868-1912)
Wide flared rim with a flat top edge, with an opening diameter of 10cm (4'')
Decorative relief birds sit prominently around the body
Large phoenix type bird to the front fascia, the ground accentuated with engraved foliate patterns
Traditional character mark can be found upon the base
This is a fascinating antique decorative posy vase, with classical Japanese...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Jade Urns