Bronzed Metal Vase

[Baka Gaijin]

Good Afternoon

Here’s a monumental Bronzed metal Vase (Usubata) allegedly brought to the United Kingdom from Japan at the turn of the Century c.1900

It stands 31 inches (79 cm)

at its widest it is 24.5 inches (62 cm

It’s unsigned

I’d appreciate some opinions please.

I’m dubious whether it is even Japanese.

 

 

[Alex A]

Hi Malcolm, know nothing of Japanese bronze vases but when i first looked at this the bottom and middle part definitely reminded me of some Japanese bronze lanterns that you see.

 

Found this https://sutterantiques.com/japanese_bronze_vases/

 

I can believe its Japanese, wish i could help more.

[Brian]

I have ZERO idea, but just to let you know we have seen the post, we are not ignoring it

[Baka Gaijin]

Thank you Alex and Brian,

 

An  acquaintance of mine in the trade took one look at it and said Cuspidor...............

 

 

Hmm..................... thought I, and approached a more erudite dealer, who suggested researching Chinese Gu.

 

Gentlemen, the floor remains open to opinion

Here’s how it looks today 

with my Top Hatted Assistant “Orvis” in the background…….