Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Urn Vases Pair Relief Bird Flower Dragon

Description

View Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Urn Vases Pair Relief Bird Flower Dragon with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. They showcase detailed kachó-ga (bird-and-flower) relief carvings and ornate openwork featuring mythical beast handles. This pair of objects features antique Japanese Meiji-style patinated bronze vases, commonly decorated with high-relief motifs of birds, flowers, and stylized handles. Vases of this distinct baluster form and design were widely manufactured in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912) and the early 20th century. They showcase detailed kachó-ga (bird-and-flower) relief carvings and ornate openwork featuring mythical beast handles. Both vases are an authentic matching pair and feature handwritten workshop/assembly tally scratches in Roman numerals ("VII" and "VIII") on the underside, used by the foundry craftsmen to match cast pieces during production. Additionally, both pieces are hand-incised on the bottom with a vintage collection or inventory mark reading "RE", confirming they have lived together as a set for decades. Excellent antique condition overall. Beautiful original dark chocolate-brown chemically patinated finish with golden brass highlights showing through on the raised relief parts. No major dents, cracks, or repairs. Some scratches . Minor expected age-appropriate surface wear, faint patina variations, and minimal verdigris spots on the unpolished interior/bottom rims. Please review all photos closely as they form part of the description. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Vases.

Primary Material

Bronze

Color

Brown

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

Japan

Age

1890 -1910