Antique Pair of Small Meiji Style Patinated Metal Bottle VasesPeonies and Flying Birds in Relief

Peonies open across the round bodies of these little vases, and on each slender neck a small bird flies upward. They make a quiet, matching pair.

Each vase has a round body and a tall, narrow cylindrical neck, made of patinated metal with a warm brown tone and set on a stepped round foot. The body is cast in low relief with peony flowers and broad leaves, and a small bird in flight is applied to the neck. A round body with a long, narrow neck like this is called "tsurukubi" in Japanese, meaning "crane's neck", after the long, elegant neck of the crane. It's a classic shape for a single stem of flowers.

The vases are in very good antique condition, with an even patina. They have travelled together for over a century, and they're ready for a new shelf. Use them for single stems or dried flowers on a mantelpiece, a windowsill or a dressing table.

The two vases: a pair of small Meiji style patinated metal bottle vases with peonies and flying birds in relief.

DETAILS

Size: Height 13 cm (5.1 in) · Diameter 6 cm (2.4 in), per vase — a little taller than a soda can
Material: patinated metal
Style-Period: Meiji period style · late 19th to early 20th century
Shipping: professionally packed, fully insured, worldwide · we handle the paperwork and pay all import duties · nothing to settle on delivery
Condition: very good antique condition · even patina
Returns: accepted within 30 days
Sold as a pair

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