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AN INLAID BRONZE DOUBLE-GOURD VASE Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th centu...
AN INLAID BRONZE DOUBLE-GOURD VASE Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century The body with a dark-brown patination carved in low relief with entwined fruiting leafy vines extending from the top and trailing across the body, one leaf forming the removable cover and applied in high gilt relief with a kamakiri (mantis), a butterfly and a bee applied in silver high relief hovering on the upper lobe, a second leaf forming the foot; unsigned. 20.3cm (8in) high. (2). This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
AN INLAID BRONZE DOUBLE-GOURD VASE Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century The body with a dark-brown patination carved in low relief with entwined fruiting leafy vines extending from the top and trailing across the body, one leaf forming the removable cover and applied in high gilt relief with a kamakiri (mantis), a butterfly and a bee applied in silver high relief hovering on the upper lobe, a second leaf forming the foot; unsigned. 20.3cm (8in) high. (2). This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing