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Very Large Pair of Presentation Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period
Prior and Willis
for sale €1,633     $1,773
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Very Large Pair of Presentation Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Very large pair of fine quality presentation Japanese bronze vases dated 1903 Meiji Period. Inscription and date on the bases.

Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design.

Overall maximum dimensions: 37cmH x 16cm diameter. Weigh 2Kg each.

Probably not watertight, so should be used with a liners.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-8061P54.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated these Japanese Bronze Presentation Vases to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA864182
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WNA8061P54
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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Very large pair of fine quality presentation Japanese bronze vases dated 1903 Meiji Period. Inscription and date on the bases.

Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design.

Overall maximum dimensions: 37cmH x 16cm diameter. Weigh 2Kg each.

fig 1. A pair of large Japanese dark bronze presentation vases featuring high-relief bird motifs alongside stylized drop handles.
fig 1. Very Large Pair of Presentation Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period

Probably not watertight, so should be used with a liners.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-8061P54.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated these Japanese Bronze Presentation Vases to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA864182
Dealers Internal Ref
WNA8061P54
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Norfolk
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A pair of large Japanese dark bronze presentation vases featuring high-relief bird motifs alongside stylized drop handles.
Very large pair of presentation Japanese bronze vases dated 1903 Meiji Period
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Produced during Japans Meiji era (18681912), these metalworks are celebrated for lost-wax casting, detailed high-relief carving, and rich dark patination reflecting a fusion of traditional techniques and Western export influences.

Craftsmen primarily utilised bronze alloys composed of copper, tin, and zinc, employing intricate lost-wax casting methods followed by hand-chasing and chemical patination to achieve dark, even surfaces.

Authentic pieces feature substantial weight, hand-finished relief carving, cast or incised signatures, natural age-consistent oxidisation in recessed areas, and refined craftsmanship across handles and rims.

Place the pair symmetrically on a dining room sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to establish a balanced focal point against textured stone or neutral painted backdrops.

Remove surface dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, and apply a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the original surface patina.
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