"Locust Vase In Patinated Bronze Late 19th Japan"
SUPERB BRONZE VASE WITH OX-BLOOD PATINA WITH GREEN AND BLUE INCLUSIONS ON WHICH A BRONZE LOCUST IS APPLIED... MAGNIFICENT AND DELICATE JAPANESE WORK FROM THE SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY CALLED THE MEIJI PERIOD BEARS A SIGNATURE BELOW Alas, note the missing two rear legs (needs to be redone) and a slight twist at the collar without seriousness. 
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