Vase - Bronze, A large Japanese chiseled bronze vase with relief decorations and oni masks (鬼). - Signed 'Seiunsai juzō' 晴雲斎鋳造 with kaō 花押 - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)
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Large Japanese chiseled bronze vase with reliefs and oni masks, Meiji period (c. 1850–1900), signed Seiunsai juzō 晴雲斎鋳造 with kaō, dimensions 21 cm W × 41 cm H × 20 cm D, two reliefs resembling vases with two oni emerging, side scene of armored samurai and Benzaiten and reverse of a flowering branch with birds, surface enriched with geometric and dragon motifs, neck and base with ornamental bands, good condition with patina and minor wear, relief mark under the base, original certificate of authenticity included.
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A large Japanese chiseled bronze vase, decorated in relief with two wide reserves in the shape of vases, from which two finely modeled and engraved oni (鬼) appear to emerge, as if coming out of the vessels themselves.
On one side is depicted a courtly scene with armoured samurai and Benzaiten (弁才天), the goddess of music, water, and fortune.
The reverse features a flowering branch with birds in flight.
The surface is enriched with geometric patterns and dragon (ryū, 竜) decorations in an archaic style.
The neck and base are adorned with ornamental bands of stylised motifs.
Relief mark under the base.
With the Haitōrei Edict of 1876, which forbade the samurai from wearing swords, the metal masters of the Edo period transformed their craft. They turned to creating decorative art bronzes, refining alloys and patinas of extraordinary beauty.
The vase is in good condition with signs of age on the patina and minor wear consistent with time. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx.
The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.
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Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
Translated by Google TranslateA large Japanese chiseled bronze vase, decorated in relief with two wide reserves in the shape of vases, from which two finely modeled and engraved oni (鬼) appear to emerge, as if coming out of the vessels themselves.
On one side is depicted a courtly scene with armoured samurai and Benzaiten (弁才天), the goddess of music, water, and fortune.
The reverse features a flowering branch with birds in flight.
The surface is enriched with geometric patterns and dragon (ryū, 竜) decorations in an archaic style.
The neck and base are adorned with ornamental bands of stylised motifs.
Relief mark under the base.
With the Haitōrei Edict of 1876, which forbade the samurai from wearing swords, the metal masters of the Edo period transformed their craft. They turned to creating decorative art bronzes, refining alloys and patinas of extraordinary beauty.
The vase is in good condition with signs of age on the patina and minor wear consistent with time. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx.
The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.
309
Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Era
1400-1900
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
A large Japanese chiseled bronze vase with relief decorations and oni masks (鬼)., Bronze
Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Artist
Signed 'Seiunsai juzō' 晴雲斎鋳造 with kaō 花押
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
41 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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