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A JAPANESE SIGNED BRONZE VASE Meiji period (1867-1912). Cylindrical vase with overall diaper pattern and a carp rising on one side.  The lower side bears a rectangular studio or artist's stamp, which may be translated Seimin.  Height 12 inches, 30.5 cm. Estimate $500-$800

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A JAPANESE SIGNED BRONZE VASE Meiji period (1867-1912).  Figural vase in the form of a truncated section of bamboo tranversed by a snail.  The lower side bears a rectangular studio or artist's stamp, which may be translated "Kowa".  Height 13.5 inches (34.5 cm).  Estimate $500-$800

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A FINE JAPANESE PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE VASE Meiji period with deeply carved and embossed decoration of birds on lotus branches against a gilt ground. Height 11.75 inches. Estimate $600-$900

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A JAPANESE MONUMENTAL BRONZE VASE late Meiji period, probably circa 1900.  Vase with tripod base and fluted rim, relief decoration of dragon around the neck, two fan shaped reserves with bird and flower subjects and a single placement of a lily on the body, overall fine textured surface of diverse motifs.  Height 35 inches (89 cm).  Estimate $1,000-$1,500