A large inlaid-bronze vase Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century

A large inlaid-bronze vase

Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century

The body and tall octagonal trumpet neck with dark-brown patination, the front applied in high relief with a detachable silver goshawk, its legs of gilt with
shakudo talons perched on a gnarled trunk from which issue branches of flowering prunus, two inlaid sparrows resting on the bottom of the trunk, one at either side;
unsigned.
69.5cm (27 3/8in) high.

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