A Pair of Japanese Bronze Hibachi Jardinieres

Meiji period (1868-1912), bronze cast vessels raised on three stout legs with mythical beast mask heads, the body of each decorated in continuous relief with birds and willow trees above waves, phoenix and lotus border around the rim and a dragon and lotus border above foot, each with a four character seal mark to the underside.

Each 10 3/4 in., 10 1/2 in. diameter

Overall good estate condition; one foot with a chip; minor nicks to rims; some scattered discoloration to surface; seal marks are worn and difficult to authenticate.