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Excellent Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze Vase by Oshima Joun
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Excellent Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze Vase by Oshima Joun

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 May 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Fine Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) bronze vase by Oshima Joun (1858-1940) decorated with relief carving of sweetfish (ayu), persimmon and apples. Signed with a seal on the base. 26.5cm high x 14cm diameter (widest part), weight 2.3kg.

Oshima Joun (1858-1940) was a Japanese sculptor and artist – noted for his great artistry and skill in bronze casting – and also a distinguished professor at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts.

Superb original condition

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Bronze Vase to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
14cm (5.51")
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SA1130954
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Description
Fine Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) bronze vase by Oshima Joun (1858-1940) decorated with relief carving of sweetfish (ayu), persimmon and apples. Signed with a seal on the base. 26.5cm high x 14cm diameter (widest part), weight 2.3kg.
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Oshima Joun (1858-1940) was a Japanese sculptor and artist – noted for his great artistry and skill in bronze casting – and also a distinguished professor at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Superb original condition

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Bronze Vase to the 1910s.

Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1130954
Dealers Internal Ref
AD920
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Excellent Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze Vase by Oshima Joun

Archive II A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. View II
Archive III A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. View III
Archive IV A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. View IV
Archive V A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. View V
Archive VI A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. View VIII
Archive IX A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. View IX
Archive X A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. View X
Archive XI A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. View XI
Archive XII A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. View XII
Archive XIII A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds. View XIII
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A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds.
Excellent Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) Bronze Vase by Oshima Joun
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A dark brown bronze vase features low-relief carvings of fish swimming amongst aquatic reeds.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLow-relief fish carving, Aquatic reed motifs, Flared rim
  • SizeH 26.5 cm (10 in) x W 14 cm (6 in)

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The Meiji period spans from 1868 to 1912, marking an era when Japanese metalworkers achieved international acclaim at world expositions through unprecedented technical mastery in casting and patination.

Artisans primarily used copper alloys, specifically traditional bronzes and shibuichi, employing lost-wax casting techniques alongside complex chemical patination methods to achieve deep, rich surface colours.

Authentic pieces often feature finely hand-chiselled surface details, artist signatures or foundry seals on the base, and stable, aged patinas that show natural signs of oxidisation over time.

Display the vessel as a solitary sculptural focal point on a wooden console or mantlepiece, allowing its dark metallic tones and tactile surface to contrast with clean, neutral modern architecture.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical polishes, abrasives, or water, as these can strip the historic patina and permanently damage the metal surface.
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