Bidspirit auction | Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mixed

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Bronze Vase with Silver Inlay - A single Japanese Meiji Period mixed metal bronze vase, styled after archaic *hu* vessels. The vase features a bulbous body, a flared neck, and a stepped circular foot. Two ornate, serpentine handles resembling stylized bamboo or dragons are attached to the neck. The surface is decorated using detailed incised or etched imagery, incorporating mixed metal techniques including silver inlay and reddish copper tones (likely copper or shakudo) to depict butterflies, foliage, and a scene featuring a seated figure in a landscape. The attribution to the Meiji period and the use of mixed metal inlay techniques are supported by market consensus. No external maker's marks or definitive text are visible on the exterior surface.