Bronze-Koro mit Gold- und Silbertauschierung, Japan, Meiji-Ära, 1868–1912

Bronze with a light brown patina; stepped base raised on three elongated, curved feet, supporting a spherical body on three tapering columns, with a flat, stepped lid featuring three irregular pierced openings; the body divided into six reserves decorated with birds and floral motifs in semi-relief, highlighted by individually placed gold inlay accents; two sculpturally modelled taotie masks forming stylised handles on either side; lid surmounted by a fully modelled Buddhist lion (Foo dog), embellished with flame-like gold inlay; the body further adorned with ornamental and symbolic motifs in fine silver inlay; overall height: ca. 19 cm; base diameter: ca. 8 cm; total weight: ca. 955 g; Buddhist lion finial loose and removable; minimal age-related signs of wear.

估價:$509.75

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