Creator: anonymous.possibly maison giroux or barbedienne.

Style: japonism /aesthetic style / napoleon III.

Place of origin / dateof manufacture: bronze vases from japan (meiji period - 1868-1912) and mountsfrom france (late 19th century.

Condition: excellent.

Beautiful pair ofmeiji period japanese bronze vases with brown patina and caved design withapplied gilt and silver bronze inserts representing birds and insects flyingamong peonies and chrysanthemums ("shakudo" / 赤銅).

They are mounted withlate 19th century mounts and a removable chandelier mounts holding 6 candlesper bunch, all in gilt metal with great detailing, in the japonism / aestheticstyle.

Total height : 71 cm.Vase alone: 39 cm.

Extremely decorative pieces in perfect condition.

A detailed certificatewill be provided to the buyer on our gallery letterhead.

Japonisme / japonisant / chinoisant / napoleon III / fin de siecle /aesthetic movement / escalier de cristal / maison giroux / barbedienne / meijiperiod / shakudo