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Japanese Bronze Vase with Openwork Handles

A Japanese bronze vase of elegant elongated form , art nouveau design, with a flared mouth, rounded shoulders, and decorative openwork handles. The surface has developed a soft olive-green patina, accentuating the sculptural quality of the bronze. The underside bears a cast maker's seal. The vase is accompanied by an inscribed paulownia wood box, with inscriptions including karakane-sei (made of bronze) and kabin (flower vase).