A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century by Unknown artist
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A Japanese bronze Hu flower vase, Edo / Meiji, 19th century 19th century

Unknown artist

BronzeMetal
 36 cm
ConditionGood
Price on request

Menken Works of Art

  • About the artwork
    A Japanese bronze Hu vase.
    Edo / Meiji, 19th century.

    Finely cast vessel on a high foot with lobed body and mythical creature handles, the shape strongly reminiscent of archaic Chinese vessels. The surface is neatly cast with a very fine design of kiko-hanabishi, chestnut flowers placed in the center of hexagonal frames, a pattern often used in kimonos and other traditional clothing.

    The Chinese form, combined with the Japanese surface design, is a good example of the cultural influence that Chinese bronzes had on Japanese bronzes.

    Ref:
    For more information on this subject, see: Flower Bronzes of Japan (Joe Earle, 1995).

    Dimensions:
    Height 36 cm, width with handles 24 cm, diameter without handles 21 cm.

    Condition:
    Very good, with a dent to the body which is almost not visible.

    Inv. No: MW62
  • About the artist

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Artwork details

Category
AntiquesFurniture & Interior
Subject
VaseTableware
Style
Asian ArtEdo period (Japan 1603-1868)Meiji Period (Japan 1868-1912)
Material & Technique
BronzeMetal