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Large Bronze Vase sculpted with chimeras, dragons, birds of frey and phoenix

$5,764.31
£4,269.33
€4,800
CA$7,885.28
A$8,581.61
CHF 4,549.10
MX$103,243.34
NOK 57,697.25
SEK 52,788.94
DKK 36,576.83

About the Item

Very large sculpted bronze vase with a polyglobular body resting on a base decorated with a Greek frieze. The whole is decorated with chimeras, dragons, birds of prey and phnixes amidst a stylized décor of clouds, rocks, trees and plants. Meiji period, Japan, 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.65 in (88 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 14.18 in (36 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The vase is composed of two separate elements at mid-height. In good overall condition with two small material losses on the central body. Very nice patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 33391stDibs: LU2065336241392

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