Lot #46: Antique Art Nouveau / Meiji Period Cast Bronze Miniature Gourd Vase

Antique Art Nouveau / Meiji Period Cast Bronze Miniature Gourd Vase This beautiful, antique Art Nouveau or Meiji Period cast bronze miniature gourd vase is a unique find, perfect for collectors of vintage art. This unique piece features a bulbous base transitioning to a cylindrical neck, adorned with sculptural details around the base. A rare, late 19th to early 20th-century antique miniature cabinet/bud vase. This heavy, solid-cast bronze vessel showcases excellent craftsmanship from either the European Art Nouveau movement or the Japanese Meiji period. It features a striking, deeply sculpted biomorphic leaf and gnarled organic vine motif that wraps dynamically around a bulbous gourd-shaped base. Material & Patina The vase boasts a thick, robust sand-cast or lost-wax structure with characteristic uneven, hand-finished rim walls. The surface features an original, dark chocolate-brown and black rubbed factory patina, accented by authentic verdigris oxidation spots in the deep crevices. The underside shows traditional production file marks surrounding a central, heavily worn square signature seal mark. Specifications Height: 5" inches Width: 3" inches Material: Heavy Cast Bronze Alloy Excellent antique condition. The piece remains completely unpolished and unrestored to preserve its highly desirable historic surface patina. Free of structural cracks, punctures, or repairs. Normal, minor surface wear consistent with age and careful handling Pickup at Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Dimensions: 3x5" Pickup category timeslot {A}