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Antique Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Vases C1910
Prior and Willis
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Antique Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Vases C1910

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique fine quality Japanese Meiji period pair of bronze vases C1910. Depicts Cranes.

Would look amazing in the right location. The very best colour and patina. Exudes quality and have a fantastic shape.

Overall maximum dimensions: 26.5cm high x 10.5cm diameter (throat 5cm diameter). Weighs 1.1kg each.

In very good antique condition with minor historic marks and signs of use, as you would expect, nothing bad.

Stock No. 8293.

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Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

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

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Description
Antique fine quality Japanese Meiji period pair of bronze vases C1910. Depicts Cranes.

Would look amazing in the right location. The very best colour and patina. Exudes quality and have a fantastic shape.

fig 1. Pair of Japanese bronze vases featuring raised relief carving of cranes standing amongst foliage against a rich brown patina.
fig 1. Antique Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Bronze Vases C1910

Overall maximum dimensions: 26.5cm high x 10.5cm diameter (throat 5cm diameter). Weighs 1.1kg each.

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In very good antique condition with minor historic marks and signs of use, as you would expect, nothing bad.
Prior and Willis

Stock No. 8293.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA975692
Dealers Internal Ref
8293
Prior and Willis
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Meiji period (18681912) Japanese bronzes are recognized for high levels of technical craftsmanship, detailed lost-wax casting, and expressive surface patination. Artisans frequently depicted naturalistic subjects such as birds, aquatic life, and foliage using high-relief carving techniques known as takabori.

These vessels were typically cast using copper alloys (bronze) via the lost-wax (cire perdue) process, allowing for intricate three-dimensional relief details. Surface finishes were achieved through chemical patination treatments, producing rich tones ranging from deep chestnut brown to warm dark red.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy, high-quality casting with crisp detail in the relief work rather than dull, mass-produced features. Look for natural wear to the patination on raised edges, hand-chased finishing details, and occasionally cast or incised maker marks on the underside.

Pairing dark patinated metalwork with lighter wood finishes or natural stone creates an appealing visual contrast. Placing a symmetrical pair on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or shelving unit adds historic character and structured visual weight to contemporary or transitional schemes.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to clean intricate relief carving. Avoid liquid polishes, abrasives, or harsh chemicals, as these can permanently strip or alter the original historical patina; a light application of microcrystalline wax can be used to protect the surface.
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