A PAIR OF BASE METAL ‘MONKEY’ VASES Japan,...
A PAIR OF BASE METAL ‘MONKEY’ VASES
Japan, Meiji period
The vases of baluster shape, with two ‘dragon’ handles, resting on a base with mother monkey and babies as caryatids. The vases adorned with a continuous decoration, on one side two oni standing, one with a telescope, on the other side a lady with two kids on a boat. Multi-coloured patina including gilt and copper red.
H: 16,8 cm
Weight (each vase, approximately): 600 grams
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A PAIR OF BASE METAL ‘MONKEY’ VASES
Japan, Meiji period
The vases of baluster shape, with two ‘dragon’ handles, resting on a base with mother monkey and babies as caryatids. The vases adorned with a continuous decoration, on one side two oni standing, one with a telescope, on the other side a lady with two kids on a boat. Multi-coloured patina including gilt and copper red.
H: 16,8 cm
Weight (each vase, approximately): 600 grams
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