Pair of Antique Stem Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Era, Baluster Urn c.1880

This is a pair of antique decorative stem vases. A Japanese, bronze Meiji era baluster urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Traditional baluster form with superb relief bird detail in the Meiji tradition. Displaying a desirable aged patina gently time worn. Quality bronze shows fine tonality with a deep chestnut coloration. Ideal for posies with an opening diameter of 3.5cm deep within the flared rim. Decorative relief birds sit prominently around the body. Depicted sat upon fruiting branches amongst naive cloud motif. Fascinating elephant handles to the neck — used as symbolism for wisdom in Japanese art Substantial in the hand at 1.896 and 1.840kg respectively (4.179 & 4.056 lb) This is a charming pair of antique decorative stem vases, with classical Japanese detail and appealing patinated colour. Delivered ready to display. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.