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Fine Pair Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880
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Fine Pair Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880

19th century
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Fine pair of 19th century Japanese bronze vases, c1880. Standing on tripod supports they are beautifully decorated, well cast and heavy for their size at almost 3kg. A true pair they have subtle and highly symbolic differences in the decoration. On one side they depict a crane in flight ascending to the clouds and the other shows a crane descending through the clouds. The other side shows a figure looking up to the clouds/praying while the other vase shows the same/similar figure holding an axe. The level of detail is very fine with the clouds, foliage, birds and figures beautifully depicted. The handles are stylised dragons/mythical creatures. The vases have taken on great colour/patina following years of use and overall condition is good with no obvious issues. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 22cm tall x 14cm wide x 12cm deep, weight 2.9kg.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
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Curious Antiques has dated these Meiji Period Bronze Vases to the 19th Century.

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SA905307
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Fine pair of 19th century Japanese bronze vases, c1880.
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Standing on tripod supports they are beautifully decorated, well cast and heavy for their size at almost 3kg.
Curious Antiques

A true pair they have subtle and highly symbolic differences in the decoration. On one side they depict a crane in flight ascending to the clouds and the other shows a crane descending through the clouds. The other side shows a figure looking up to the clouds/praying while the other vase shows the same/similar figure holding an axe. The level of detail is very fine with the clouds, foliage, birds and figures beautifully depicted. The handles are stylised dragons/mythical creatures. The vases have taken on great colour/patina following years of use and overall condition is good with no obvious issues. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 22cm tall x 14cm wide x 12cm deep, weight 2.9kg.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated these Meiji Period Bronze Vases to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA905307
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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A pair of dark bronze Meiji period Japanese vases with high-relief figural decoration, dragon handles, and tripod bases.
Fine Pair Japanese Bronze Vases,c1880
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Japanese metalwork from the Meiji period (18681912) is recognised for high-relief casting, hand-chased surface detail, and motifs inspired by mythology, nature, and daily life.

These vessels were typically produced using multi-part casting techniques or lost-wax processes, after which artisans refined the details by hand-carving and applying chemical patination.

Authentic period examples exhibit deep, multi-layered patination, sharp hand-chiselled relief work, significant physical weight, and natural signs of age such as surface oxidisation.

A pair of patinated bronze vases can be arranged symmetrically on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or console table to introduce historical depth and architectural form.

Dust the surfaces gently with a soft, lint-free cloth and avoid using liquid polishes or abrasive cleaners that could damage the original hand-applied patina.
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