Asian Art - 21st May 2008

Lot 69

A massive pair of Japanese bronze temple vases

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £2600

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Description

A massive pair of Japanese bronze temple vases, each cast with four panels containing birds amidst flowering branches, and dragons in high relief, the scroll handles issuing from the mouths of fierce lion dogs, the bases with small panels containing a variety of panels, Meiji 1868-1912, 110cm. (2)