Japanese 19th century bronze vase with a look and feel of Chinese bronzes. It has a diaper pattern on the body, pearl of wisdom in the waves near the base and prunus blossom handles. It also has that deep dark patina of age.A heavy bronze Japanese vessel with a dark patina that has molded patterns. The vase has a large trumpet mouth that tapers down the neck to a round lower body and a repeated round foot. There are two prunus blossom and twig handles on each side of the neck. The neck has a repeating diaper pattern that encompasses the upper body. The lower body has a repeating wave pattern with matching front and back, pearls of wisdom. The foot ring is elevated with a recessed base. The bronze has a nice smooth and heavy feel.There are no marks or labels.MEASUREMENTS 6 5/8a€ (17.0 cm) tall x 5a€ (12.7 cm) diameter. Weighs 1 lb 15.6 oz (895 g)CONDITION There are no cracks, dents or breaks. There is a tiny nick on one side of the lower body edge near the pearl of wisdom. There are some rust marks on the center base where it meets the edge.A bronze that stands out with its attention to detail and its dark patina that gives it a nice aged look. ___________________Item ID: V-1457