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May 2026 Discovery Auction

Japanese Bronze Champleve Planter

This auction ended on May 14, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $20 - $20,000

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: $50

Description

Item/Description: Japanese hand-decorated bronze champleve enamel jardiniere or planter bowl. Meiji to Taisho period, late 19th to early 20th century. Vessel features a squat, rounded form with a flared rim and pedestal foot. Decorated with polychrome champleve enamels depicting a continuous wisteria motif in shades of blue, white, and red. Floral design is set against a textured, hand-beaten bronze ground with a traditional woven or geometric pattern.

Material: Enamel on Bronze

Dimensions: Length: 9"; Width: 9"; Height: 9 1/2"

Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include patina, discoloration, enamel loss, and markings.

Age: Late 19th – Early 20th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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