exceptional antique Japanese bronze relief vase
Updated September 20, 2026
| Lot number | 57 |
| Estimate | 1,500.00 - 1,600.00 USD |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | SEPTEMBER ANTIQUE AND ARTS AUCTION |
| Date | September 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Affinity Antique Auction |
| Location | Fresh Meadows, New York |
Dimension: 15 3/4"H. The vase features a high-relief, sculpted depiction of two cranes (tsuru) standing together near the bottom left. An old, deeply textured pine tree (matsu) arches up and wraps around the center body. In Japanese culture, the pairing of cranes and pine trees is a classical artistic motif symbolizing longevity, good fortune, and marital fidelity. The vase is cast in a classic ovoid or baluster silhouette, with a subtly flared rim and base. It is treated with a rich dark chocolate brown
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