Pair Of Aesthetic Style Candelabras - Meiji Base With Shakudo Decoration

Creator: anonymous.possibly maison giroux or barbedienne. Style: japonism /aesthetic style / napoleon III. Place of origin / date of manufacture: bronze vases from Japan (meiji period - 1868-1912) and mounts from France (late 19th century. Condition: excellent. Beautiful pair of meiji period japanese bronze vases with brown patina and caved design with applied gilt and silver bronze inserts representing birds and insects flying among peonies and chrysanthemums ("shakudo" / 赤銅 They are mounted with late 19th century mounts and a removable candlestick mounts holding 6 candles per bunch, all in gilt metal with great detailing, in the japonism / aesthetic style. Total height: 71 cm. Vase alone: 39 cm. A detailed certificate will be provided to the buyer on our gallery letterhead. fin de siecle /aesthetic movement / crystal staircase / maison giroux / barbedienne / meijiperiod / shakudo.