A Japanese patinated bronze meiping vase, early 20th century Meiji/Taisho period, bearing a religious inscription to the body, 18 cm high. Together with a Chinese bronze archaic form Jue, 12 cm high and a Japanese bronze baluster vase, Taisho period or later, with gamebirds amongst stands of bamboo, 22 cm high.

Condition Report

The larger vase with slightly misshaped rim and small knocks and indents. One duck missing its head and neck.

The Jue has a leaning handle, but otherwise in good condition.

The smaller vase with calligraphy has an indent to the rim and a couple oftiny indents to the shoulder.