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Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Early Meiji period (1868 - 1912) bronze vases, incised, detailed designs on each vase. One vase is decorated with a family of cranes at a rocky water's edge, with flowers and an old pine tree. The other vase depicts turtles at a rocky water's edge with bamboo, along with turtles swimming in a gentle current. Both vases have floral designs on the base and the neck. With a chrysanthemum on the base and paulownia leaves at the top, which could be a tribute to both the imperial family and Japan. Signature on the bottom reads: Gyoku Sendo. Sold as a pair- each come with their own storage box. Dimensions of removable insert: 19 3/4" h x 5 3/4" diameter.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1880
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	A5141
Incollect Reference #:	354436

Dimensions

H.	19.75 in;	Diam.	13 in;
H.	50.17 cm;	Diam.	33.02 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects