Japan, Large Cloisonné Hu Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century
An important Japanese vasein an archaic “hu” form, made of bronze with a brown patina and polychrome cloisonné
Decorated with lotus flowers and phoenixes arranged in horizontal registers against a background of motifs imitating leiwen (patterns known as “lightning bolts” or “diamond meanders”), the neck flanked by two zoomorphic handles
Apocryphal Xuande mark under the base
Appraisal by the Portier Cabinet
A slight dent, barely visible (photo)
Period: late19th century, Meiji era (1868–1912)
Dimensions: height45 cm, weight over 5 kg
Good condition
Decorated with lotus flowers and phoenixes arranged in horizontal registers against a background of motifs imitating leiwen (patterns known as “lightning bolts” or “diamond meanders”), the neck flanked by two zoomorphic handles
Apocryphal Xuande mark under the base
Appraisal by the Portier Cabinet
A slight dent, barely visible (photo)
Period: late19th century, Meiji era (1868–1912)
Dimensions: height45 cm, weight over 5 kg
Good condition
550 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Height: 45
Reference (ID): 1805766
Availability: In stock
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