A fine bronze vase

Description:

Japan, Meiji period
H.44,5 cm
Vase on a recessed circular foot. The domed cover is surmounted by an eagle clutching a monkey in its talons. Side-mounted handles in the form of stylised phoenixes. On the front and reverse, a medallion depicting a samurai engaged in combat with a baku, respectively geese at a riverbank. Bronze, with details inlaid with gold and silver.
From a South German private collection - Minor wear