A Japanese large bronze vase

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Imposing Japanese bronze koro vase with a circular base sustained by masks depicting four karashishi with a long opened mouths that act as a leg and support.

The baluster vase with two handles in the shape of dragon Ryu and with a double reserve engraved in bas-relief with a naturalistic scene on one side and with two samurai on the other, the grip of the lid with a Shi-shi.

The vase is entirely engraved and worked with honeycomb motifs and geometric decorations along the edges.

Meiji period late 19th century

Sizes: 76 x 33 x 22 cm. Weight 13 kg.

Condition report: Good condition