Torr Antiques & Decorative Arts

Description

This is an imposing late 19th century Japanese bronze and champleve vase, or urn, with two dragons forming the handles. All six sides of the baluster shaped body are covered in champleve work, where vitreous enamel in various colours fill the toughs in a cast bronze surface. Champleve work can be quite crude compared to cloisonne but this is a particularly fine example with exceptional detail in the geometric and floral inspired patterns. Bands of champleve work also occur at the neck and foot of the vase. The base lacks a maker's mark.

Dimensions:
Height 39.5 cm (15 1/2")
Width including the handles 31 cm (12")
Depth 20 cm (8")
Weight 3.62 kg

Condition: Apart from a repaired tip to one of the dragons' tails the vase is in very good antique condition without dents or losses to the enamel. Please contact David on 07931 370 372 or use the enquiry form if you would like to see more photographs.

Postage & packing: £12 within the UK. Please contact us if you would like this vase sent overseas.