Lot 191 A JAPANESE HEAVY BRONZE USEBATA, ACOW-SHAPED BASE WITH BASKET AND ORIGINAL MARKED WOODEN BOX,MEIJI PERIOD,1868-1912
Reference: ART2002195
A rare and striking bronze usebata (flower arrangement vessel) crafted in three interlocking parts. The foundation is a powerful ox figure, finely sculpted with naturalistic detail, supporting a massive basket of bundled branches tied with bronze rope. Atop rests the wide, shallow usebata basin, perfect for traditional ikebana floral displays. This unique piece comes in its original wooden transport box, marked with inscriptions.
Diameter 36 cm.
Height 33 cm.
Width 36 cm.