Measurement is 15.5 inches tall, condition is excellent, and the original box is extant. A unique and beautiful thing. A large and extremely decorative Japanese bronze group of leaping dolphins, designed and executed in the French Art Deco style. A most unusual item, with greenish black patina, the dolphins and base have all been separately cast, brazed together, and set on a wood base. Unsigned, this rare and imposing group dates from the early Showa period, circa 1930, and measures 32 inches long.
Condition is good overall.
An unusual moriage cloisonne gilt copper silk lined box, Ando mark to base, and artist's signature, dating from circa 1950-60. Measuring 4.5 inches square, and with a domed lid, the piece is in perfect condition. A fine, large and rare Japanese bronze vase in the Art Deco style, dating from the Showa period, circa 1930, with incised and engraved decoration of a bird and flowers, outlined with silver wire inlay. Signed on the base, the vase stands 15 inches tall, and is in superb condition.