Sale 194 Lot 163

JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE KIRIN-HANDLE VASE. Finely cast red-brown bronze carved on both sides with birds and flowering tree Upper section motifs include cranes flying in clouds; middle section with banana leaves, lower section with multi-symbol and incised characters; upper rim has carved key Greek motif. Mount is carved fitted bronze base . Marked with three characters under base

- H: 27 1/4 in.
Estimate $750-1,000

Condition some minor dent below one side of handle