A FINE INLAID HEXAGONAL BRONZE ‘BAT’ VASE

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A FINE INLAID HEXAGONAL BRONZE ‘BAT’ VASE Japan, 19th century, late Edo (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely cast, of hexagonal form, rising from a narrow base to a gently flaring, lobed rim, the surface finely worked with a rich, variegated patina of russet, brown, and green tones. The body is decorated with a bat in high relief, its wings outstretched across one facet, the details of the membrane and body crisply modeled. HEIGHT 23.6 cm WEIGHT 1,159 g Bats carry auspicious meaning in East Asian art, particularly influenced by Chinese symbolism, where the word for bat (fu) is a homophone for happiness and good fortune. As a result, bats are often used as decorative motifs to convey blessings, prosperity, and joy. In Japan, this symbolism was adopted and appreciated. Auction comparison: Compare a related bronze vase with a similarly cast bat, dated Meiji period (1868-1912), at Tremont Auctions, Asian Works of Art, 14 October 2017, Sudbury, lot 25 (sold for USD 1,700 or approx. EUR 2,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).

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