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Gilt Bronze Planter with Bird and Flower Decoration – Far Eastern Style
A beautiful antique oval planter in gilt bronze with a re-gilt patina, featuring a rich relief decoration inspired by Far Eastern art.
The body is adorned with an elegant naturalistic composition depicting birds among flowering branches, foliage, and blooming flowers.
The finely crafted decoration includes a wading bird with detailed plumage, accompanied by other birds in a verdant setting.
The upper rim is highlighted by a frieze of stylized motifs, while the ends are embellished with animal heads forming decorative finials.
The piece rests on four small, cabriole feet ending in scrolls.
The interior shows a dark patina and signs of age and use.
This particularly decorative planter can hold a dried floral arrangement or be displayed on its own as a work of art.
Period: Late 19th century
Style: Far Eastern, Japonisme style. Material: Bronze
Dimensions:
Height: 16 cm
Length: 30 cm
Depth: 16 cm
Condition: Good condition overall, with wear to the gilding, traces of oxidation, and signs of age. Regilded later
Ref: G8ZGXSV5T0