Decorative Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, circa 1900

This is a large antique decorative vase. A Japanese, bronze Meiji period urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Highly impressive antique vase with striking detail Displays a desirable aged patina by way of fine weathering Bronze shows a wonderful tonality with a light tarnish from decades of careful polish Decorated with key icons from the Meiji period of Japanese history (1868-1912) Broad, tapering rim with rolled lip, embellished by way of garland detail Panel scenes to both sides with three dimensional birds opposite crashing waves Depicting a Falcon or Hayabusa flying overhead, the wave scene redolent of Hokusai's Great Wave off Kanagawa...

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...

This is an antique decorative stem vase. A Japanese, bronze Meiji era baluster urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Traditional baluster form with superb relief bir...

This is a pair of antique decorative vases. A Japanese, bronze baluster from the Meiji period, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Strikingly sculpted and finished vases...

This is a pair of antique decorative urns. A Japanese, bronze baluster vase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightful pair of va...

This is a pair of antique single stem vases. A Japanese, hand-painted ceramic baluster flower urn, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Delica...

A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan. Of baluster form and unusual size, yet ...

19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese bronze vase. It is realistically cast as a gnarled pine tree trunk with vines growing around it.  

A large and elegant Meiji period bronze vase with floral decoration and original patina, unsigned. Japan, last quarter of the 19th century.

A large fine quality late 19th century (Meiji period 1868-1912) Japanese bronze vase. Having wonderful raised jeweled decoration depicting a merchant showing his wares. Measures: 58 ...

Fine Japanese bronze vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912) late 19th century A gilt and silvered hawk on a grey ground; signed with various incised characters on base. Measures: Height ...

A striking pair of late 19th Century (Meiji period, 1868-1912) Japanese patinated bronze vases, each with relief decoration depicting flying among trees. We can have these vases conv...