A Japanese bronze jardiniere, Meiji era
Of rounded form and raised on three dragon-head feet, cast in the Chinese taste with birds perched and flying around flowering prunus branches, beneath a border of Ming style chilong on a cell ground.
39.5cm high, 41cm dia.

Condition Report
General ageing overall.  Typical wear inside consistent with age and use. One foot appears to have been re-attached.

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