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Signed Japanese Meiji Bronze Vase with Crab browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Metalwork: Pre 1900: item # 258152 Please refer to our stock # 6B-350 when inquiring.
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| This elegant Japanese cast bronze vase has a spherical base rising to an elongated narrow neck which flares to a trumpet mouth, and its front side is decorated with a high relief crab on lotus leaves. The engraved three character signature on the base reads “made by MASANOBU.” Ca. 1885. Masanobu was a member of the Myochin family, master metalsmiths from the 16th century and noted in the late 19th century for the production of metal animal life. The lotus leaves and the ripples in the water were part of the original casting, and the bronze crab was applied to the vase after it was cast. The original patina is deep and rich. The Japanese word for crab (“kani”) can be a homophone for the concepts of court rank and bravery, and as an artistic motif, the crab was often emblematic of the warrior class. (Translation of the signature and information on Masanobu were provided by Apsara Enterprises.) Condition is excellent with only a tiny imperceptible shallow dent on the back side. Dimensions: 10 ½” high, 5 ½” widest diameter. | |||||||||||
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