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Edo period? 3-sided Japanese Sentoku Bronze Vase

By design24_7, 23 May, 2009
Description

3-sided bronze vase, high-relief. I believe this to be sentoku (yellow bronze) with some rubbing to patina and minor scratches, no dents. Looks to have been fashioned from a flat piece of material, then formed into triangle shape. Seam visible on inside with white and green oxidation. Although a pleasing and balanced composition, the workmanship seems a little crude (variations in surface, pitting, inexact detailing).

Category
Asian Art
Medium
Bronze
Distinguishing marks
yes, literal translation: dai-mei sentoku (Great Ming period yellow bronze?)
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
10-4/3 x 4 inches
Date Period
Edo period if my translation of mark is correct
Weight
2.5 lbs
History
Purchased on ebay from seller that was not familar with japanese bronzes
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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