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You are bidding on a stylish late 19th Century Japanese Meiji period bronze vase.
The vase stands 8.25 in. (21cm) high and is 4.5 in. (11cm) diameter.
A natural bronze body grins through an iridescent cloisonné glaze with a swallow and floral decoration, different on the two sides, see photos.
The Meiji period or era, denotes the 45-year reign of Emperor Meiji, from 23 October 1868 to 30 July 1912. During this time, Japan started its modernization and rose to world power status. The name is synonymous with the "Period of Enlightened Rule” which heavily influencing the European Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco movements.
Over 100 years old this item is in a remarkably good condition without chips, cracks, hairlines, discolouring, crazing, glaze cracking, craquelure, or visible repair.
This is an opportunity to obtain a delightful and genuine piece of Japanese Art from the Age of Enlightenment, a joy to own………….bid now!
0409 170207
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