Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Vase for Ikebana, Usubata
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Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Vase for Ikebana, Usubata
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. A small casting flaw to the underside of the body, as seen in photos.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894711834523
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