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Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Lidded Urn, 19th Century

About the Item

A large and stylish antique Japanese Meiji bronze lidded twin handle urn standing on a rounded plinth base with tongue and grotesque head formed legs with dragon handles and a flat cover with a large prunus flower head terminal. The body of the urn is relief molded with birds amidst flowering prunus on a finely patterned ground with similar patterning applied to the base. This striking example is not apparently marked.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1868-1912
  • Condition:
    In fine original condition with good age patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OR190181stDibs: LU1328213436772
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