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Stunning Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Large Bronze Vase, Takusai Honma
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Stunning Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Large Bronze Vase, Takusai Honma

19th century
Sold 10 November 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Beautiful Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) large bronze vase with high-profile mountain and water design by Sado master Takusai Honma. Cast in Honma’s typical ‘purple’ bronze, Signed with a seal. 24.5cm high x 18cm diameter, weight 2.3kg.

Excellent condition and nice patina.

Located on Sado Island, the Takusai Honma family of bronze artists was famous for their work in lost-wax casting and their mastery of patination that produced a sublime, variegated patina. Among the materials used was hanshido bronze, an alloy that resulted in irregular oxidation, giving the appearance of purple to violet spots. Although the art and name of Takusai Honma continued through six generations, the work of the earliest members of the line is considered the best.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Bronze Vase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1123026
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1091
Description
Beautiful Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) large bronze vase with high-profile mountain and water design by Sado master Takusai Honma. Cast in Honma’s typical ‘purple’ bronze, Signed with a seal. 24.5cm high x 18cm diameter, weight 2.3kg.
fig 1. A large Japanese bronze vase from the Meiji period featuring a dark patinated surface with textured bands and applied relief detailing.
fig 1. Stunning Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Large Bronze Vase, Takusai Honma

Excellent condition and nice patina.

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Located on Sado Island, the Takusai Honma family of bronze artists was famous for their work in lost-wax casting and their mastery of patination that produced a sublime, variegated patina.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Among the materials used was hanshido bronze, an alloy that resulted in irregular oxidation, giving the appearance of purple to violet spots. Although the art and name of Takusai Honma continued through six generations, the work of the earliest members of the line is considered the best.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Bronze Vase to the 19th Century.

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1123026
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1091
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Archive I A large Japanese bronze vase from the Meiji period featuring a dark patinated surface with textured bands and applied relief detailing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A large Japanese bronze vase from the Meiji period featuring a dark patinated surface with textured bands and applied relief detailing.
Stunning Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Large Bronze Vase, Takusai Honma
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTextured patination, Applied drip decoration, High relief landscape, Artist signature seal
  • SizeH 24.5 cm (10 in) x W 18 cm (7 in)

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The Meiji period spans from 1868 to 1912, marking an era of profound modernisation and unprecedented mastery in traditional Japanese metalcraft, particularly in bronze casting and patination techniques.

Artisans predominantly used high-grade copper-alloy bronze, employing lost-wax casting or traditional mould-casting methods, followed by intricate hand-finishing, chiselling, and chemical patination.

Authentic pieces often feature artist signatures or foundry seals, refined weight, nuanced patination with natural ageing, and exceptionally detailed high-relief or inlaid ornamentation characteristic of late 19th-century craftsmanship.

A bronze vessel serves as a striking focal point on a credenza or mantelpiece, contrasting well against minimalist backgrounds or paired with organic textures to highlight its metallic warmth and historical depth.

Preservation involves dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding all chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes that can strip the historical patina, and maintaining stable indoor humidity.
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