An inlaid bronze large vase
An inlaid bronze large vase
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
The body and tall octagonal trumpet neck with dark-brown patination, the front applied in high relief with a detachable silver goshawk, its legs of gilt with shakudo talons perched on a gnarled trunk from which issue branches of flowering plum, two inlaid sparrows resting on the bottom of the trunk, one at either side; unsigned. 69.5cm (27 3/8in) high.
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An inlaid bronze large vase
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
The body and tall octagonal trumpet neck with dark-brown patination, the front applied in high relief with a detachable silver goshawk, its legs of gilt with shakudo talons perched on a gnarled trunk from which issue branches of flowering plum, two inlaid sparrows resting on the bottom of the trunk, one at either side; unsigned. 69.5cm (27 3/8in) high.