PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS A LARGE BRONZE VASEMeiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century The lobed, ovoid body set on a tall ring foot and finished with a flaring neck applied at the base with dragon-fish handles, decorated on the body with six shaped reserves containing confronted phoenixes, or stylized dragons and flaming jewels, bordered above by a band of beast masks, the rim and foot with floral garlands, all on a geometric ground. 23 3/8in (59.4cm) high None