Meiji period (1868-1912), deeply cast bronze and finely worked with raised tigers in a landscape with incised bamboo leaves, a band of regal phoenixes with outspread wings is right below the rim of the planter, the body of the vessel is raised on four fu lion feet, it is surprisingly unmarked on the bottom for such a quality example of Meiji period bronze work.

12 in.

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Overall good estate condition with some nicks and scratches to the surface; interior shows signs of use.