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A LARGE BRONZE JARDINIERE
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The squat vessel with a wide mouth and
applied to the rim and sides with 16 turtles
of various size, each one separately cast and
finished, the jardiniere patinated to a reddish-
brown with green highlights
22 1/4in (56.5cm) diameter, 12 7/8in
(32.7cm) high
US$6,000 - 8,000

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A LARGE BRONZE VASE
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The elongated vase with a short neck and
decorated with carp swimming in rippling
waters below flowering water plants, all
carved in relief, the eyes finished in shakudo
and gold, the vase patinated a rich chocolate
brown
23 5/8in (60cm) high

US$5,000 - 7,000

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