Maljakko - Pronssi - Japani

This is a vase bearing the inscription "Dai Nippon Sentoku Nen 大日本宣徳年" (Great Japan, Sentoku Era).

The decoration features the traditional Taotie motif, an ancient Chinese design commonly seen on ritual bronzes.
The Taotie represents a mythical creature associated with power, protection, and the warding off of evil.
Its distinctive symmetrical face-like pattern symbolizes strength and spiritual authority, making it both decorative and meaningful.

Height 37.6 cm
Width 17.1 cm
Depth 18.0 cm
Top 12.1 cm
Bottom 14.2 cm
Weight 4600 g

Condition:
The overall condition is generally good. However, there are signs of age-related wear, stains, scratches, scuffs, and dirt. Please see the numerous photos for details.

Atention:
The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.

Shipping:
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan.
We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number.
Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding.

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