Lot 124 , A pair of Japanese bronze and mixed metal bottle vases, Meiji period, 36cm high, patchy patina

A pair of Japanese bronze and mixed metal bottle vases, Meiji period,
the necks applied with a pair of scrolled handles, decorated with copper alloy, gold and silver inlay in low relief with birds amid foliage, unsigned
36cm high, patchy patina
£1,000-1,500

Condition:
Both vases with evidence of polishing which has removed some of the original patination around the mixed metal inlaid areas and to the handles. One of the rims has two small nicks to the edge, otherwise in reasonable condition.

Unsold