As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this highly decorative and finely detailed onlaid bronze vase , the bronze ground is a light caramel colour lending itself as a perfect backdrop to the multitude of mixed metal decoration that has been painstakingly onlaid to the surface , the main body is profusely decorated with birds, bees , butterflies and dragonflies amidst mixed metal flora and ferns ,the insects in particular are finished in fine detail using gold,silver,shakudo and shibuichi to help bring the subjects to life , the elongated neck is further decorated with a band of reddish bronze alloy , hammered and then onlaid with styalised gold and silver detailing , a very fine highly unusual Japanese work of art from the Meiji period.The condition is lovely throughout.Approximate sizesHeight 12'' 30.5 cmWidth 5.5'' 14 cmWeight 1584 gmsFree worldwide delivery included in the price of this itemFor a further range of our e...