A pair of large Meiji period bronze vases
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Description
A pair of large Meiji period bronze vases, each of baluster form raised on three oni-mask feet on a ring-shaped base, applied with arched mask-and-ring handles, finely inlaid in patinated metals, silver and gilt with boys playing around a large water jar which has sprung a leak and is swamping one of them, the reverse with a peacock in the branches of a fir tree. Japanese, c1910.
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More Information
Origin: Japan Period: 1900-1919 Materials: Bronze Condition: Good. Good Creation Date: c 1910 Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Traditional Dealer Reference #: rmznvjznoscj Incollect Reference #: 410448 -
Dimensions
W. 9 in; H. 18.5 in; D. 9 in; W. 22.86 cm; H. 46.99 cm; D. 22.86 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art