Impressive large Japanese bronze champlevé vase in archaistic style with mask handles, low-relief stylized birds and colourful enamelled cartouches featuring chimeras and floral motifs. All set against a honeycomb diaper ground and stamped ‘Made in Japan’ to the base.
Good antique condition with some original pitting to enamels and minor surface marks consistent with age and usage.
Height: 36 cm
Origin: Japan
Date of production: Meiji period (1868-1912)
Material: patinated bronze