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antique Meiji Japanese cast bronze vase raised/relief pheasant design 11.5 inch
$ 171.6
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this is an amazing antique bronze Japanese vase, most likely Meiji period, approximately 11.5 inches tall & 4.5 inches in diameter at the widest part, 2.5 inches in diameter at its narrowest parts.this vase is large-a solid, heavy cast piece, around 5 lbs or so. it has a neat pheasant (or rooster?) design done in a relief style. the pheasant is so interesting-parts of it are carved in a most detailed, realistic way-the head, legs & tail. and then the body seems much more cartoon-like with few details, just outlines. the eye has been either inlaid or painted with gold. such a cool piece!!
there are condition issues-various stains, marks, scratches, etc. it looks like at one point there was tape!?!? put on it, which left a stain or residue. but despite these issues, it's beautiful & unique. I love the form of this vase, the beveled top & the unique pheasant design. could not find any signatures or stamps on it.
thanks for looking! make me an offer! :)