Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji period large bronze mythological jardinière. Raised on three tall feet formed as mythological creatures, the body decorated with three panels enclosing different kacho-ga (bird-and-flower) scenes in high relief. One depicts sagi (egrets) wading in a lotus pond, another shows a family of uguisu (warblers) perched on plum branches, and the third portrays suzume (sparrows) among peonies. Unsigned.

CONDITION:
In Good Condition - Wear in keeping with age. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE:
Height: 28.3 cm // 11.14 inches
Width: 33.4 cm // 13.15 inches
Depth: 33.4 cm // 13.15 inches
Weight: 7,000 g