Magnificent Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Vase with Silver & Gold Inlay of Mt Fuji & Cranes, Signed

Name: Magnificent Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Vase with Silver & Gold Inlay of Mt Fuji & Cranes, Signed
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1098064
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Beautiful Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze vase with silver & gold inlay of Mt Fuji & cranes, signed. Height 24cm, diameter ca 20cm (widest point), weight 2.5kg.

Small dent in back (see photo), but otherwise excellent.

Mount Fuji is a national symbol of Japan and represents the country's natural beauty, strength and endurance and is often depicted in artworks, poetry and literature. In Japan, the crane, or tsuru, is a national treasure and is considered the bird of happiness. It is depicted in art, literature, and mythology as a symbol of good luck and longevity because it is said to live 1,000 years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1098064

Dealers Internal Reference

AD661/24

Description

Beautiful Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze vase with silver & gold inlay of Mt Fuji & cranes, signed. Height 24cm, diameter ca 20cm (widest point), weight 2.5kg.

Small dent in back (see photo), but otherwise excellent.

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Mount Fuji is a national symbol of Japan and represents the country's natural beauty, strength and endurance and is often depicted in artworks, poetry and literature.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

In Japan, the crane, or tsuru, is a national treasure and is considered the bird of happiness. It is depicted in art, literature, and mythology as a symbol of good luck and longevity because it is said to live 1,000 years.