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Japanese Meiji Period Champlevé Enamel Bronze Jardinière
Item Details
Description: A heavy cast-bronze jardiniere decorated in the Champlevé technique (enamel filling cast recesses). The body features a high-relief ‘sea wave’ pattern integral to the casting, surrounding a central register with opposing three-clawed dragons and a phoenix (fenghuang/ho-o) bird. The shoulder is encircled by a stylized floral lappet border with lobed reserves. The wide, flat mouth rim is plain, undecorated bronze. The enamel palette includes turquoise, red, green, and white, exhibiting a matte finish typical of this cast export ware.
| Type | Jardinière |
| Materials | Metal, Enamel |
| Marks | No Discernible Maker’s Mark |
| Period | Antique, Late 19th/Early 20th Century |
| Date | Meiji Period (1868–1912), c. 1890–1910. |
| Origin | Japan |
Condition
- oxidation and tarnish; corrosion and abrasions; stains and discoloration; residue; surface irregularities and wear.
Dimensions
14.0" W x 10.5" H x 14.0" D
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Item #
ITMGS49806
