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372TP
A PAIR OF LARGE BRONZE
EXHIBITION VASES
Artist unknown, Meiji era (1868-1912),
circa 1873-1880
Of usubata type with wide flat rims, each cast
in several parts in relief with extensive gilding
and silvering in the central section, comprising
a rim and container cast on the outside with
bands of keyfret and clouds and waves,
resting on a main section with two handles in
the form of pine trees, the bodies of the main
section with an eagle and snake in combat
on one side and, on the other, respectively,
Ino Hayata slaying the nue monster with a
tiger’s body, a monkey’s head, and a snake
for a tail, and a scene possibly featuring
Yoshitsune and Benkei, the main section
supported on an integral circular section cast
partly in openwork, resting on a separate
rounded-square base finely cast with keyfret
and leaves, the whole assemblage resting
finally on a rock-shaped base with pine trees
in high relief.
Each vase: 87cm (34¼in) high. (6).

£30,000 - 40,000
JPY4,400,000 - 5,900,000
US$40,000 - 53,000

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