A fine mixed metall vase decorated with birds

Description:

Japan, Meiji period
H. 45,5 cm
seitlichen Handhaben in Form von Shishi-Maskarons.
The front and back decorated in relief with a sparrow amidst scrolling foliage and kiri blossoms, and a pheasant among peonies, respectively. The sides fitted with handles in the form of shishi maskaron.
From a South German private collection - Partly traces of age