Pair Meiji Japanese Bronze Vases With Bird & Pond Relief

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A refined pair of late 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze vases, each cast with stylized dragon-form handles and a … Read more A refined pair of late 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze vases, each cast with stylized dragon-form handles and a softly balustered body. The surfaces are worked in low and mid-relief with a tranquil pond scene—featuring a perched bird and wading heron among lotus and reeds—rendered with quiet precision. The rich, chocolate-brown patina is even and well-developed, with subtle tonal variation that highlights the sculptural detail. Each vase rests on a ringed, openwork base, adding lift and visual lightness to the form.
Elegant, balanced, and highly usable as a pair.

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