Antique Chinese Bronze Relief Floral Vase 7" Heavy 1.2 lbs Qing Dynasty Meiji For Sale

Antique Asian Cast Bronze Relief Vase - 7" Tall, 1.2 lbsUp for sale is a beautiful, highly detailed antique Asian cast bronze vase. This piece stands approximately 7 inches tall and has a very substantial, heavy feel for its compact size, weighing in at 1.2 pounds.Design & Craftsmanship:
The vase features an archaistic Hu or Touhu (Arrow Vase) silhouette with two small loop handles on the neck. The entire body and neck are decorated with incredibly deep, high-relief casting displaying a continuous pattern of dense chrysanthemums, asters, and scrolling foliage.Notably, the bottom of the vessel features an integrated, beautifully cast decorative floral/cloud-scroll medallion rather than a flat or hollowed base, which speaks to its quality and early production. This style is highly characteristic of fine late Qing Dynasty export bronze or Japanese Meiji period metalwork.Casting & Manufacturing Details:
• This vase shows a visible, authentic vertical casting seam line down the side of the body and foot, a natural characteristic of the traditional piece-mold casting process used during this era.
• The top rim features a small, factory-smooth spot of silver-colored inlay or solder from its original production.
• The interior shows a rough texture left behind by the clay or sand core used during the casting process.Condition:
Excellent antique condition. The piece displays a gorgeous, naturally aged dark patination. The deeply recessed areas retain their original dark oxidation, while the raised decorative highlights show gentle, authentic hand-buffing from over a century of handling. No cracks, major dents, or repairs.Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they serve as the primary description of the item's condition and intricate details.Dimensions:
• Height: 7"
• Weight: 1 lb 3.2 oz (1.2 lbs)Packaged with extreme care to ensure safe transit. Ships fully insured. Please reach out with any questions before bidding or purchasing!