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Pair Japanese Bronze Vases, C19th.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Pair Japanese Bronze Vases, C19th.

19th century
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An impressive pair of late 19th Century (Meiji period 1868-1912) Japanese patinated bronze vases. Each with mythical Dragon handles, exotic birds perched on branches, facetted body.

Batch 83 N/H

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Japanese Bronze Dragon Vases to the 19th Century.

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SA1138202
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SKU00002504
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Description
An impressive pair of late 19th Century (Meiji period 1868-1912) Japanese patinated bronze vases. Each with mythical Dragon handles, exotic birds perched on branches, facetted body.

Batch 83 N/H

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Japanese Bronze Dragon Vases to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138202
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002504
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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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Japanese dark brown bronze vases featuring relief carvings of birds on branches, dragon-formed handles, and elaborate scroll bases.

Pair Japanese Bronze vases, C19th.

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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
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A pair of 19th-century Japanese dark brown bronze vases featuring relief carvings of birds on branches, dragon-formed handles, and elaborate scroll bases.
Pair Japanese Bronze vases, C19th.
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A pair of 19th-century Japanese dark brown bronze vases featuring relief carvings of birds on branches, dragon-formed handles, and elaborate scroll bases.
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During the late Edo and Meiji periods, Japanese bronze casting reached high levels of technical artistry. Vases from this era typically feature high-relief casting depicting nature, birds, flora, and mythical creatures such as dragons.

These vessels were primarily produced using the lost-wax casting technique (cire perdue), allowing for intricate surface detail. Craftsmen finished the cast bronze through hand-chasing, polishing, and applying patination to achieve deep brown or dark tones.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy weight, hand-chased relief work, and natural patina consistent with age. Look for crisp detail in features such as dragon handles and bird feathers, alongside signs of hand-finishing along casting seams and bases.

Dark patinated bronze pieces offer visual grounding when placed on a light wood sideboard, marble mantelpiece, or dark timber bookcase. They function well as standalone sculptural accents in both traditional and contemporary design schemes.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to clean intricate carved areas. Avoid liquid chemical cleaners, polishes, or abrasive materials that can strip or alter the original patination.
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