A further item from our exceptional one owner Japanese garden collection .Each vase composed of a tiered base, cylindrical body and a wide flaring rim. The walls are decorated in relief with a dynamically coiled dragon amid surging waves and foaming spray. 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...