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Pair of Antique Stem Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Era, Baluster Urn, Victorian
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Pair of Antique Stem Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Era, Baluster Urn, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a pair of antique decorative stem vases. A Japanese, bronze Meiji era baluster urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Traditional baluster form with superb relief bird detail in the Meiji tradition

Displaying a desirable aged patina gently time worn

Quality bronze shows fine tonality with a deep chestnut coloration

Ideal for posies with an opening diameter of 3.5cm deep within the flared rim

Decorative relief birds sit prominently around the body

Depicted sat upon fruiting branches amongst naive cloud motif

Fascinating elephant handles to the neck — used as symbolism for wisdom in Japanese art

Substantial in the hand at 1.896 and 1.840kg respectively (4.179 & 4.056 lb)

This is a charming pair of antique decorative stem vases, with classical Japanese detail and appealing patinated colour. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 14cm (5.5'')

Max Depth: 15cm (6'')

Max Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Opening Diameter: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Japanese Bronze Stem Vases to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200292
Dealers Internal Reference
25919
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Description
This is a pair of antique decorative stem vases. A Japanese, bronze Meiji era baluster urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Traditional baluster form with superb relief bird detail in the Meiji tradition

fig 1. A pair of dark bronze baluster stem vases decorated with relief bird and botanical motifs and stylized elephant head handles.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Stem Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Era, Baluster Urn, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina gently time worn

Quality bronze shows fine tonality with a deep chestnut coloration

Ideal for posies with an opening diameter of 3.5cm deep within the flared rim

Decorative relief birds sit prominently around the body

fig 2. A pair of dark bronze baluster stem vases decorated with relief bird and botanical motifs and stylized elephant head handles.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Stem Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Era, Baluster Urn, Victorian

Depicted sat upon fruiting branches amongst naive cloud motif

Fascinating elephant handles to the neck — used as symbolism for wisdom in Japanese art

Substantial in the hand at 1.896 and 1.840kg respectively (4.179 & 4.056 lb)

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This is a charming pair of antique decorative stem vases, with classical Japanese detail and appealing patinated colour.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 14cm (5.5'')

Max Depth: 15cm (6'')

Max Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Opening Diameter: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Japanese Bronze Stem Vases to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200292
Dealers Internal Ref
25919
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A pair of dark bronze baluster stem vases decorated with relief bird and botanical motifs and stylized elephant head handles.
Pair Of Antique Stem Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Era, Baluster Urn, Victorian
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Produced between 1868 and 1912, Meiji bronzes are distinguished by high craftsmanship, lost-wax casting methods, and realistic relief decoration inspired by nature, including birds, flora, and mythical beasts.

These vessels were typically cast from copper alloys using the lost-wax process, followed by hand-chasing to refine surface details and the application of chemical patination to achieve deep brown tones.

Authentic period examples display significant weight, hand-finished relief carving, natural wear to the base, and controlled patination rather than modern painted finishes.

Place a symmetrical pair on a fireplace mantelpiece, dark wood console table, or dining room sideboard to add structural silhouette and historic metalwork contrast.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax annually to protect the surface patination from oxidisation without using liquid polishes.
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