JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Bronze Planter Vase Carved Wood Base

Large Planter Vase from imperial Japan. This a beautiful piece of Japanese decorative arts, created in Japan during the Meiji imperial period, circa 1900. The oversized vase can be used as a planter and was crafted in the shape of a chrysanthemum in solid bronze and decorated with organic repousse motifs such; pigeons, eagle and trees. The piece is fitted with a customized four-legged base carved in brown wood Meiji period This Japanese era extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keiō era and was succeeded by the Taishō era, upon the accession of Emperor Taishō. Measurements: Have a diameter of 345 mm (13.58 Inches) and a height of 305 mm (12 Inches) over the base. The wood base itself raise an additional 7.75 Inches. Condition: The overall condition of these pieces are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no dama