Japanese Meiji Bronze Antique Hibachi Bird Floral Brazier Jardiniere Cache Melon

  

Empire of Japan c1890, signed. This is an absolutely gorgeous museum quality large Japanese 19th century; Meiji period, solid bronze jardiniere or planter vase, it came from a private collection in Canada, and would have originally used as a charcoal hibachi brazier heater, it also looks great with a house plant in it.

The vase is in the form of an elegant. Melon with superbly detailed applied or bird and branch floral ornament. Is also signed in the base, this is not our area of knowledge, but well worth looking into.

Condition: The vase is in very fine condition with no dents, cracks or repairs, just light wear to extremities of the patina, and a couple of minor scratches etc, and a really stunning rich bronze patina, a couple or original looking holes. I have seen a few similar hibachi with missing or loose bases but this one is in original condition.

We also have a smaller version available. Size: Large size measuring 26 cm tall, 33 wide, or 10 inches tall by 13 inches wide overall and has a quality. This is a heavy item, and will be sent at cost.