Tall Japanese gilt bronze ikebana vase

Antique Japanese gilt bronze ikebana vase on pedestal base with chiselled details and signed at base. This finely worked and chiselled bronze vase cast in four sections that snuggly fit together. The vase top with cartouche centre to body with copper and silver inlay over a wide tray or dish over a tripod feet base that sits on a turned pedestal . This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique. The base has a chiselled signature underneath that refers to the artist. Japan Meiji period 1880 Overall Dimensions Height 43cm Width 24cm Depth 24cm Weight 5.7kg