A Japanese inlaid bronze jardiniere
Meiji period
Of square section and bombe profile with twin 'bamboo' handles, raised on four cylindrical feet, the front and back inlaid with silver forming scenes of fowl and game birds in landscapes.
34cm wide, 25cm high
Sold for £270
Condition Report
Some development of rust inside with surface staining from use as a planter. Exterior good with minor signs of age including some surface scratches.
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