Japanese Meiji Bronze Bowl w/ Geese on Pond

East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. 1900 CE. A whimsical cast bronze bowl featuring two geese on a pond. The vessel is comprised of two pieces, the open work lid with swirling bars forming rippling surface of the pond. The two geese skim across the surface with their necks straining forward giving them a nice sense of movement. Nice attention to detail is evident and the geese have large basal knobs above their beaks as well as incised lines to indicate plumage. The openwork element is removable, and the geese act as a handle to access the shallow bowl below. The bowl follows the curvilinear shape of the ripples with slightly incurved walls. The base is stamped with "JAPAN" and signed with Japanese characters. This swirling lines of this delightful piece reflect the Art Nouveau movement that was popular at the time and borrowed Japanese elements. Size: 7" L x 3.75" W x 2" H (17.8 cm x 9.5 cm x 5.1 cm)

Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection; acquired 1960 to 2000

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Condition Report: Great condition. Marks are clearly stamped on base. Minor nicks on surfaces. Dark patina.