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A LARGE BRONZE JARDINIÈRE
Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Applied in bronze high relief with a bale of
turtles, 12 in total, eight crawling around
the rim of the vase in different directions,
two offspring clambering over their parent’s
carapace; four crawling up the shoulder;
unsigned. 29cm x 54.5cm (11 3/8in x 21½in).
£3,000 - 5,000
JPY450,000 - 760,000
US$4,200 - 7,100

441
A BALUSTER BRONZE VASE
By Seifu, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Applied in relief with seven turtles crawling
around the rim of the vase, one offspring
clambering over its parent’s carapace; signed
on the base with chiselled characters Seifu.
23.2cm (9 1/8in) high.

£2,000 - 3,000
441 JPY300,000 - 450,000
US$2,800 - 4,200

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
228 | BONHAMS please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.