A monumental bronze vase

Description:

Japan, Meiji Period, late 19th c.
H. 160 cm
Cast in the shape of an urn with a continuous relief decoration of a phoenix and a coiling dragon, surmounted by a sculptural dragon resting on a stylized rock formation. The elaborately designed lid serves purely decorative purposes and cannot be opened. The urn was supported by a stand in the form of a large, coiling dragon holding a tâmâ in its right claw.
Acquired by Bayer AG from Bernheimer by Carl Duisberg prior to 1930 - Partial age damage and surface change due to many years of presentation in the park.
Due to transit damage, this lot is offered broken into two parts.
This lot is subject to standard taxation: a premium of 24.5 % will be charged on the hammer price. Statutory VAT is payable on the hammer price plus premium.