JAPANESE SIGNED ART NOUVEAU BRONZE IKEBANA VASE

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Description ( revised ) Item Specifics - Asian Antiques Product: Vase Region of Origin: Japanese Primary Material: Bronze Original/Repro: Original Age: 1895 Japanese bronze usubata (flower arranging vase). Signed by the maker: KAMENAO (see picture). Used by one of the leading Japanese schools of Ikebana flower arrangement. This two piece usubata dates to the mid Meiji Era (c.1895) and features silver insets. One side features a chrysanthemum flower and leaves. The reverse is void of any embelishments except for a dark patina on bronze. T is an embossed signature of the maker on the bottom (see picture), The side handles are in the form of stylized phoenix birds with long tail feathers extending to form the handles. This Usubata measures 11" High by 11 1/2" wide. It has a wonderful aged patina from over 100 years of use and is still in great condition. We guarantee the authenticity of this piece. Don't miss out on looking at the enlarged pictures. With the exception of a slight reduction of its patina on part of the top flat surface and a minor rubbing on the patina on the reverse face, you will see that it is in very fine condition throughout and is truly a museum piece starting at 1 cent! with no reserve! This is a very heavy bronze and thus the $25 US parcel fee. You'll love it. We guarantee it !