Page 18 - Fine Japanese Art October 28, 2020 Galerie Zacke

3 | A PAIR OF BRONZE ‘LOTUS AND FROG’
WATER BASINS
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

A pair of water basins in the shape of a veiny lotus flower, each
supported on three feet and applied with two frogs to the sides,
functioning as handles.
HEIGHT 9.3 cm, DIAMETER 19 cm
WEIGHT 1,490 g each

Condition: The exterior in overall good condition with an unctuous
natural hand patina. Some surface wear and casting flaws. The
interior shows it was used as a water basin as there is extensive
green verdigris.
Provenance: British private collection.
Estimate EUR 1,200
Starting price EUR 600

4 | A LARGE BRONZE VASE WITH
GEESE AND WATER LILIES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The vase with a compressed globular body rising from four lobed
feet, a long cylindrical neck, and an everted rim. Finely cast in high
relief and openwork with two geese, one in flight and the other in a
pond with water lilies, bamboo, lotus, and tree stumps. The vase is
hand-painted to create a reddish patina effect.
HEIGHT 46.5 cm
WEIGHT 5,966 g

Condition: Very good condition with minor expected surface wear,
small nicks and scratches here and there, and a central piercing to
the base, possibly for use as a lamp.
Provenance: German private collection.
Estimate EUR 1,500
Starting price EUR 750

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