Meiji Japanese Bronze Vases with Bas-Relief of Birds, 1880, Set of 2

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Pair of Japanese bronze vases with bas-relief of birds, Meiji period (1868–1912)

Emerging from a Japan undergoing a profound transformation … Read more Pair of Japanese bronze vases with bas-relief of birds, Meiji period (1868–1912)

Emerging from a Japan undergoing a profound transformation as it opened up to the Western world, this pair of bronze vases embodies the subtle encounter between ancestral Japanese tradition, with its expressive decoration inspired by nature, and the contemporary modernity of the second half of the 19th century, driven by Europeans, fond of emerging exotic objects and arts.

Created during the Meiji period, around 1880, they celebrate the deep connection between Japanese art and nature: flowering branches, birds in flight, the breath of vegetation inscribed in the material in bas-relief.

A complete pair, they display a slender and understated silhouette, like a work of herbalism and ornithology frozen and suspended in bronze—a spring morning, a moment of Japanese harmony.

These pieces are true gems of Japanese cultural art history. Indeed, following Japan's opening to the world in 1868, Japan demonstrated to Westerners the exceptional expertise and prowess of its bronze makers in the second half of the 19th century. They were highly prized by Asian art enthusiasts and collectors, and even today, these Meiji-era bronzes continue to fascinate Western collectors eager for refined exoticism.

Aficionados of Japanese-style bronzes or collectors of Asian curiosities, don't wait any longer and order this pair of Meiji bronze vases. These vases not only decorate a space: they instill a touch of silence, grace, and eternity.

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Dimensions:
→ Height: 15.2 cm
→ Outer diameter: 6 cm
→ Inner diameter: 2 cm
→ Weight: 350 grams
→ Condition: Very good overall condition, bronze slightly patinated, which is a natural effect of patina over time. See less