Image Lot Price Description

1216
$345.00

NICE JAPANESE DECORATED BRONZE VASE. 19th century. Of cylindrical form, cast with a cartouche centering a peacock perched in a wooded landscape by a waterfall, the opposing cartouche cast with long-tailed exotic birds perched in a fruit tree. Each within scrolling borders. The neck etched with gilt-heightened symbols of learning. Offered with a hardwood display stand. SIZE: 11-1/2″h. x 7-3/4″dia. CONDITION: Very good with dark patina. Evidence that this canister once had carrying handles fastened on either side, which appear to have been cut off. It appears that the base may have been re-attached. 9-23138 (600-800)


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011
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