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Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Jardiniere
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for sale €1,755     $1,905
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Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

19th century
Description

A fine, large Meiji period bronze Jardiniere decorated in relief with peonies and birds. Japan. C.1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Japanese Bronze Floral Jardiniere to the 19th Century.

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SA1224210
Dealers Internal Reference
0391
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West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
A fine, large Meiji period bronze Jardiniere decorated in relief with peonies and birds. Japan. C.1860
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Japanese Bronze Floral Jardiniere to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224210
Dealers Internal Ref
0391
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wakelin and Linfield Profile Page

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A dark bronze cast metal jardiniere featuring a scalloped rim, flared circular base, and raised floral relief decorations around the main body.
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Archive I A dark bronze cast metal jardiniere featuring a scalloped rim, flared circular base, and raised floral relief decorations around the main body.

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

Archive II A dark bronze cast metal jardiniere featuring a scalloped rim, flared circular base, and raised floral relief decorations around the main body. View II
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Archive IV A dark bronze cast metal jardiniere featuring a scalloped rim, flared circular base, and raised floral relief decorations around the main body. View IV
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Telephone 07850 350829
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High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

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A dark bronze cast metal jardiniere featuring a scalloped rim, flared circular base, and raised floral relief decorations around the main body.
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Jardiniere
Ref: SA1224210
A dark bronze cast metal jardiniere featuring a scalloped rim, flared circular base, and raised floral relief decorations around the main body.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectJardinieres
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral relief carving, scalloped lobed rim, moulded foot rim
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 46 cm (18 in)

This nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period jardiniere takes the form of a dark brown cast metal vessel decorated in relief with peonies and birds. The piece exhibits a scalloped lobed rim, a moulded foot rim, a flared circular base, and raised floral relief carvings encircling the main body. Visible details include incised line work representing foliage and landscape elements, subtle surface tonal variations across the dark bronze metal, and naturalistic branch forms wrapping around the exterior. Measuring 39 cm high and 46 cm wide, the jardiniere is substantial in scale. In a contemporary interior, the jardiniere sits suitably atop a sideboard top or within a sunlit conservatory as a decorative planter or cachepot. Its classic Asian aesthetic complements both traditional and eclectic decorative schemes. The dark metallic finish integrates smoothly with wooden furniture surfaces and surrounding botanical displays.

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The Meiji period (18681912) in Japan was marked by significant advancements in metalworking techniques, transitioning traditional sword-crafting skills into decorative metal art for international export, frequently featuring detailed high-relief naturalistic motifs.

These vessels were typically cast using the lost-wax method, followed by hand-chasing, engraving, and the application of patinas using mineral solutions and heat to achieve rich dark tones.

Authentic pieces display heavy cast density, crisp hand-finished details on the relief elements, organic surface patination, and occasional maker marks cast or incised into the base.

A bronze jardiniere functions as a grounding focal point on a sideboard, console table, or deep window sill, styled either empty as a sculptural object or housing potted foliage.

Dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and avoid chemical cleaners or liquid polishes that strip historical patina; a thin layer of microcrystalline wax can be applied to protect the metal surface.
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