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Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase & Stand with Birds & Elephants : 18" High
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Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase & Stand with Birds & Elephants : 18" High

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 August 2025 · N Wilson Antiques Clocks
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Here we have a lovely impressive antique Meiji Japanese bronze vase and stand. The large cylindrical vase is externally decorated in high relief with peacocks, pine trees and other foliage which are lovely and detailed. It is then raised on a zoomorphic tripod base featuring elephant heads as the feet. The vase it of lovely impressive proportions (please note the wine bottle is just to show the proportions of the vase and is not part of the sale). This is also a very heavy piece weighing approximately 14.25 Kg.

The detailing throughout this piece is superb.

The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are: 17 3/4 inches / 45.5 cm high, 7 1/2 inches / 19 cm diameter across the top of the vase, 12 3/4 inches / 32.5 cm wide across feet.

CONDITION : The vase is in nice condition as can be seen from the photographs, just odd age related marks commensurate with age as would be expected. Please view photographs carefully as what you see is exactly what you will receive.

REF: vase 01

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N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Meiji Bronze Vase to the Edwardian era.

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Here we have a lovely impressive antique Meiji Japanese bronze vase and stand.
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The large cylindrical vase is externally decorated in high relief with peacocks, pine trees and other foliage which are lovely and detailed.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks

It is then raised on a zoomorphic tripod base featuring elephant heads as the feet. The vase it of lovely impressive proportions (please note the wine bottle is just to show the proportions of the vase and is not part of the sale). This is also a very heavy piece weighing approximately 14.25 Kg.

fig 1. An antique Meiji period bronze vase and stand featuring high-relief depictions of birds and elephant-form feet.
fig 1. Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase & Stand with Birds & Elephants : 18" High

The detailing throughout this piece is superb.

The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are: 17 3/4 inches / 45.5 cm high, 7 1/2 inches / 19 cm diameter across the top of the vase, 12 3/4 inches / 32.5 cm wide across feet.

fig 2. An antique Meiji period bronze vase and stand featuring high-relief depictions of birds and elephant-form feet.
fig 2. Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase & Stand with Birds & Elephants : 18" High

CONDITION : The vase is in nice condition as can be seen from the photographs, just odd age related marks commensurate with age as would be expected. Please view photographs carefully as what you see is exactly what you will receive.

REF: vase 01

Date of Manufacture

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Meiji Bronze Vase to the Edwardian era.

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An antique Meiji period bronze vase and stand featuring high-relief depictions of birds and elephant-form feet.
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase & Stand with Birds & Elephants : 18" HIGH
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRelief birds, Elephant head feet, Greek key border

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The Meiji period spans from 1868 to 1912 in Japan, a time when metalworkers produced highly detailed bronzes for both domestic and export markets, often featuring intricate relief work.

These pieces were typically cast using traditional lost-wax methods, employing copper-alloy bronze with chemical patination, and frequently incorporated hand-chased surface details or inlaid metals.

Authentic items generally exhibit deep natural patination, fine hand-chiselled detailing without modern casting seams, and occasionally makers signatures or foundry marks on the base.

Placing the piece on a minimalist surface allows the complex metallic texture and sculptural relief to serve as a focal point without visual competition.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid chemical polishes or water, as abrasive treatments can strip the historic patination that contributes to the objects value.
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