Pair of Japanese bronze vases, c1880

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Fine pair of 19th century Japanese bronze vases, c1880. Standing on tripod supports they are beautifully decorated, well cast and heavy for their size at almost 3kg. A true pair they have subtle and highly symbolic differences in the decoration. On one side they depict a crane in flight ascending to the clouds and the other shows a crane descending through the clouds. The other side shows a figure looking up to the clouds/praying while the other vase shows the same/similar figure holding an axe. The level of detail is very fine with the clouds, foliage, birds and figures beautifully depicted. The handles are stylised dragons/mythical creatures. The vases have taken on great colour/patina following years of use and overall condition is good with no obvious issues. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact us if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

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Size: 22cm tall x 14cm wide x 12cm deep, weight 2.9kg.
DateLate 19th Century DimensionsSize: 22cm tall x 14cm wide x 12cm deep, weight 2.9kg. ConditionThe vases have taken on great colour/patina following years of use and overall condition is good with no obvious issues. Codeas1056a405 Price £695.00     797.86     $939.29    The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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