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Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases or Lamps
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases or Lamps

19th century
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A very impressive pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze vases, each having foliate and floral decoration with birds in relief, gilded ormolu tops and bases.

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71.12cm (28.00")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Japanese Bronze Vase Lamps to the 19th Century.

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SA1023083
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SKU00000490
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Description
A very impressive pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze vases, each having foliate and floral decoration with birds in relief, gilded ormolu tops and bases.
Height
71.12cm (28.00")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Japanese Bronze Vase Lamps to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1023083
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000490
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of large 19th-century Japanese dark bronze baluster vases converted into lamps with relief bird carvings and gilt metal bases.
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
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Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A pair of large 19th-century Japanese dark bronze baluster vases converted into lamps with relief bird carvings and gilt metal bases.
Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases or Lamps
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A pair of large 19th-century Japanese dark bronze baluster vases converted into lamps with relief bird carvings and gilt metal bases.
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During the late Edo and Meiji periods in Japan, metalworkers adapted traditional casting techniques to create elaborate patinated bronze vases, often featuring high-relief depictions of nature, dragons, or birds. Many of these pieces were exported to Europe and North America, where they were frequently fitted with gilt bronze bases and converted into electric table lamps.

These items were predominantly created using lost-wax casting methods, allowing for detailed relief work such as birds, branches, and dragons. The copper alloy was patinated using traditional chemical treatments to achieve deep brown or dark tones, frequently paired with cast gilt bronze or brass mounts upon export.

Authentic 19th-century Japanese bronzes generally feature crisp high-relief casting, significant weight due to solid metal density, and a rich, natural patination that shows age-appropriate surface finish. Artisans often applied maker marks or signatures cast directly into the base or side of the vessel.

Positioning a symmetrical pair on a sideboard, console table, or wide mantelpiece creates structural balance in a room. Pairing the dark patinated metal against neutral plaster walls or wood panelling highlights the relief work and metallic accents.

Dust the bronze surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush to clean recessed relief details. Avoid chemical abrasives, liquid polishes, or harsh detergents, as these strip original patination; a light application of microcrystalline wax preserves the surface finish.
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