Description: Japanese Meiji period bronze and mixed metals bottle form vase, with finely engraved phoenix and foliate decoration, fretwork decorated raised base. Incised character within cartouche marks to the base. 7 1/8" H. Provenance: Private Alabama collection. Note: Acquired by the consignor's father during his travels, including the Far East in the 1950's, as part of his world touring business that catered to the rich and famous. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)