A MONUMENTAL BRONZE VASE

Estimated Value:

6.000 € - 10.000 €

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Description:

Japan, sign. Dai Nihon Genkôdô …ya zô 大日本源光堂　谷造, 19th c.
H. 193 cm
Composed of several sections, the base decorated with meander, scrolls and small chrysanthemums, a dragon running around, a row of mythical animal heads with upturned trunks, the foot, body and neck of the actual vase with cartouches depicting flowers and birds and minogame in relief, the large in the form of leaping lions (shishi) and peonies. A meander border around the rim.
From old South German noble collection
Damages due to age

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