Description:
Champleve Bronze Vase, Japan, 19th century, compressed hu-shape on stemmed foot, with two stylized animal head handles with a loose ring, decorated in bands and lappets, with a scene with animals and figures, mythical birds, and floral scrolls, the interior base with a landscape signed "Fujiwara Mitsunaga," ht. 14 3/4 in.
Estimate $500-700
dents, breakages, punctures, heavy surface dirt, residues from cleaning.
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Keywords
JapanSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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