Delightful pair of Japanese late 19th Century Bronze and inlaid multi-metal bottle vases

Delightful pair of Japanese late 19th Century Bronze and inlaid multi-metal bottle vases.

From our collection of Japanese Metalworks from the time of Emperor Meiji, (1868-1912) his charming pair of Bronze vases with multi-metal inlaid decoration of Chinese “Karako” children swatting bats with Bamboo.

The vases are or a form reminiscent of Chinese “Garlic Head” vases seen in porcelain. They are each decorated with two main panels. One side features Chinese Karako children swatting Silver Bats with sprigs of Bamboo. On the reverse, Chrysanthemums and Grasses swaying in the breeze and attracting an elegantly inlaid with Silver, Butterfly and Dragonfly.

The body of each vase with a bold Silver inlaid geometric design to the edges and a Silver Phoenix with a sprig of foliage to the neck. They also feature a pair of striking handles in the form of stylised Baku.

Offered in fine condition as shown in the photographs. Please feel free to contact us for further information or to arrange a viewing.

Dimensions

Price

This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance

Condition report

Stock number