Large Japanese Patinated Bronze 'Auspicious Fruit' Relief Vase, 22.25"H

Lot description

Large Japanese patinated bronze vase, textured ground in an all-over meander pattern, branch-form handles issuing peach blossoms twined around the neck, the body with archaistic animal and beast mask motifs, encircled by various fruit tree branches in relief including buddha's hand fruit, pomegranates, and peaches, rising on integral circular base, approx 22.25"h, 9"w, 9.5"d, 15.5lbs