A large patinated bronze jardinière or planter, richly decorated in high relief with a continuous naturalistic design of birds, bamboo branches, leafy vines and cascading wisteria blossoms. The rounded body rises from a short circular foot to a broad open mouth, with raised appliqué-style ornament wrapping around the shoulder and upper body. The surface displays an aged brown and green patina with scattered oxidation, rubbing, scratches, spotting and areas of surface wear consistent with age and handling. The interior and underside show further oxidation and patina, with no visible maker’s mark in the photographs provided. An impressive decorative Asian bronze vessel, likely Japanese Meiji-style, suitable as a collector’s object or statement display piece. Condition as shown, with wear, patina variation, verdigris, minor losses or irregularities to raised details, and surface abrasions throughout. Approx. dimensions (in): 7.5 x 10.5 x 10.5.

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