Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, finely cast with decoration in high relief, the neck is decorated with cranes in high relief over incised clouds, body is decorated in high relief with birds on rocks above waves with pine trees above, and two dragonfish in high relief encircle the foot, key motif border to rim.

18 5/8 in.

Private collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

A small area of loss where neck joins body; small break with loss to tail of one of the dragonfish; some loss to gilt; general light scratches and wear appropriate for age.

$600 - 900