Japanese Meiji Period (circa 1900) Art Nouveau patinated bronze vessel

Description

View Japanese Meiji Period (circa 1900) Art Nouveau patinated bronze vessel with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Designed explicitly for the Western export market. The heavy circular plate forming the underbelly was joined to the main bulbous body, explaining the thick, hand-finished weld line surrounding the central core knockout hole you see underneath. Verified Origin: Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau This exact model is an authentic, highly collectible Japanese Meiji Period (circa 1900) Art Nouveau patinated bronze vessel designed explicitly for the Western export market. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Japanese metalwork foundries embraced European Art Nouveau tastes, blending Western floral aesthetics with traditional Japanese casting mastery. [ 1 , 2 ] The Design Theme: The high-relief decoration features a massive emerging moth or butterfly seamlessly blending into a backdrop of blooming iris flowers and whiplash lily pads . [ 1 , 2 ] The Construction: True to Japanese bronze manufacturing from this era, it was cast in multiple sections. The heavy circular plate forming the underbelly was joined to the main bulbous body, explaining the thick, hand-finished weld line surrounding the central core knockout hole you see underneath. 9.5 inches tall 13.5 inches wide Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Vases.

Primary Material

Bronze

Color

Brown

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

Japan

Age

Circa 1900

Country of Origin

Japan