Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated these Japanese Bronze Usubata Urns to the 1890s.
Each vase composed of a tiered base, cylindrical body and a wide flaring rim.
The handles are sculpted in high relief with floral ornamentation featuring blossoms and foliage. Each vase is set into a bronze base imitating rock formation, pine trees, and bamboo.
Provenance: Acquired by Bayer from Bernheimer by Carl Duisberg prior to 1930 –
Condition report:
Partial age damage and surface change due to many years of presentation in the park, structurally very sound !!
Literature:
Usubata vases, characterized by their wide, shallow bowls, are an iconic part of Japanese flower arrangement, especially Ikebana. Originating in the 17th century during the Edo period, these bronze vessels were designed for formal floral displays, offering a harmonious setting for flowers with their broad rims. In the early Meiji era, Usubata vases gained international attention as Japan opened to the West. Elaborate, multi part vases from regions like Takaoka and Kanazawa became highly prized at global exhibitions and were widely exported. Skilled artisans created intricate designs featuring natural motifs, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western influences.
Approximate Sizes:
Height: 70 cm
Diameter: 54 cm
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated these Japanese Bronze Usubata Urns to the 1890s.
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Huge Pair of Japanese Bronze Usubata Garden Urns
