080926G c.1890 to 1910 Japanese Meiji Cast Brass Millet Relief Export Vase
Entry/Object ID
080926G
Description
apan's Meiji era saw extraordinary growth in decorative metalwork made for the international market, particularly following Japan's celebrated appearances at nineteenth century world exhibitions. Large cast vessels combined traditional naturalistic subjects with technically ambitious relief work designed to appeal to Western collectors.
This substantial example uses cascading millet or sorghum seed heads and foliage, imagery associated with harvest and abundance. The underside carries a cast Japanese seal mark consistent with the marking of Meiji export metalwork.
M E A S U R E S:
Height 37.5 cm
Diameter 19 cm
Weight 3.6 kg
C O N D I T I O N:
Good period condition with substantial original aged patina, surface marks, oxidation and areas of verdigris consistent with age. One projecting leaf or stem element on the upper body has broken away, leaving the brighter brass visible at the break. The underside shows extensive historic oxidation around the base plate and soldered construction. The vase has deliberately not been polished.
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