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Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860
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Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

19th century
Description

This is an antique planter. A Japanese, bronze decorative jardiniere in Tokugawa or Edo taste, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Fascinatingly decorative planter with delightful Japanese taste

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality bronze presents a consistently weathered brown hue

Trio of panels to each fascia host relief scenes of birds

Distinctive handles in the form of an elephant's head and trunk

Of substantial weight in the hand at 4.42kg (9.74 lb)

This is a superb antique planter, with distinctive and charming decorative interest. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 34cm (13.5'')

Max Depth: 27cm (10.75'')

Max Height: 23cm (9'')

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Our Ref: 18.9865

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Japanese Bronze Jardiniere to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1043540
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18.9865
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This is an antique planter.
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A Japanese, bronze decorative jardiniere in Tokugawa or Edo taste, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
London Fine Antiques

Fascinatingly decorative planter with delightful Japanese taste

fig 1. A dark brown Japanese cast bronze jardiniere with elephant head handles and carved relief panels depicting birds and flowers.
fig 1. Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality bronze presents a consistently weathered brown hue

Trio of panels to each fascia host relief scenes of birds

Distinctive handles in the form of an elephant's head and trunk

fig 2. A dark brown Japanese cast bronze jardiniere with elephant head handles and carved relief panels depicting birds and flowers.
fig 2. Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

Of substantial weight in the hand at 4.42kg (9.74 lb)

This is a superb antique planter, with distinctive and charming decorative interest. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 34cm (13.5'')

fig 3. A dark brown Japanese cast bronze jardiniere with elephant head handles and carved relief panels depicting birds and flowers.
fig 3. Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

Max Depth: 27cm (10.75'')

Max Height: 23cm (9'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. A dark brown Japanese cast bronze jardiniere with elephant head handles and carved relief panels depicting birds and flowers.
fig 4. Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9865

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Japanese Bronze Jardiniere to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1043540
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9865
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A Japanese bronze jardiniere is a cast metal vessel produced for displaying plants or acting as an ornamental centrepiece. Popularised during the late Edo and Meiji periods, these pieces often featured intricate relief decoration depicting flora, fauna, and mythological themes.

These vessels were crafted using lost-wax casting techniques and cast bronze alloys. Artisans applied hand-chased surface details and applied chemical patinations to achieve deep brown, charcoal, or reddish finishes.

Authentic period examples exhibit significant weight, hand-finished sculptural detail in relief panels, and natural wear or patination on interior surfaces and touchpoints. Handles, such as stylized elephant heads or dragons, are typically integrated with precision craftsmanship.

Place the vessel on a sideboard, console, or mantelpiece as an architectural focal point. It can be displayed empty as a sculptural object or filled with dried botanicals and indirect greenery using a protective inner liner.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid using abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners that strip the historic patina. If using the vessel for live potted plants, always insert a waterproof liner to prevent internal corrosion.
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