Very large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases C1910 Meiji Period.

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

Overall maximum dimensions: 35cmH x 14cm diameter. Weigh 2.2Kg each.

Probably not watertight, so should be used with liners.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-8062V41.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Physical Dimensions

Height

35cm (13.78")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated these Japanese Meiji Bronze Vases to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA864183

Dealers Internal Reference

WNA8062V41

Dealers Notes

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Description

Very large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases C1910 Meiji Period.

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

Overall maximum dimensions: 35cmH x 14cm diameter. Weigh 2.2Kg each.

fig 1. A pair of patinated dark bronze baluster vases featuring relief carvings of birds on blossom branches and dragon-head handles. — fig 1. Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

Probably not watertight, so should be used with liners.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-8062V41.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Physical Dimensions

Height

35cm (13.78")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated these Japanese Meiji Bronze Vases to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA864183

Dealers Internal Ref

WNA8062V41

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A pair of patinated dark bronze baluster vases featuring relief carvings of birds on blossom branches and dragon-head handles. View VII

During the Meiji period (18681912), Japanese metalworkers transitioned from creating samurai armour to producing decorative metalwork for international export, resulting in cast bronze items featuring intricate relief decoration of flora and fauna.

These vessels were typically produced using the lost-wax casting technique (cire perdue) or section-mould casting, followed by hand-chasing, chiselling, and patination with chemical mixtures to achieve rich colour tones.

Authentic pieces display detailed hand-chased relief, crisp casting details on handles or motifs, a balanced natural weight, and original patination showing subtle wear rather than uniform modern chemical coatings.

Large bronze vases serve as focal points when positioned symmetrically on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or within a hallway alcove to complement dark wood or contemporary minimalist schemes.

Dust regularly with a clean, soft microfiber cloth and avoid abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners that strip the original patina; a light application of neutral microcrystalline wax can be applied periodically to protect the surface.

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Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

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