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Bronze Vase with Lid, Relief of Dragon and Phoenix, Meiji

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 EUR Estimated At:2,400.00 - 3,000.00 EUR
Bronze Vase with Lid, Relief of Dragon and Phoenix, Meiji
Bronze with brown-and-gold patina
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1911)
Manufacturer's mark on the base
Magnificent vase
Impressive baluster form with high domed lid
Body decorated with a dynamic Relief
Dragon and phoenix accompanied by other animals such as turtles and birds
Shoulder and neck with ornamental borders, including crests (mon)
Ground with Buddhist swastika ornaments
Lid with cranes in relief on a ground of clouds
Crowned by a sculptural Shishi with attributive ball
Height: 92 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection Rhineland-Palatinate
Magnificent and imposing bronze vase with a revolving representation of dragon and phoenix in relief

The glorious and impressive vase with lid was made of bronze with brownish-golden patina and comes from the Meiji period (1868-1911). The vase stands on a circular base rim and has an impressive baluster form with accentuated shoulders and a high domed lid. The body is decorated with a dynamic relief of dragon and a phoenix, which are accompanied by other animals such as turtles and birds. The shoulder and the neck are embellished with ornamental borders, including crests (mon). The ground shows Buddhist swastika ornaments. The lid is adorned with a crane in relief, which is depicted on a cloud underground. The vase is crowned by a sculptural Shishi or Fo lion with attributive ball. The base shows a manufacturer's mark.



The bronze vase is in good condition with natural patina and age-related signs of wear. The base and the lid are minimal restored (traces of solder). The height measures 92 cm.
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