The vase features a bulbous base and an elongated neck, a style frequently used for Japanese flower arrangement (ikebana). These vessels often exhibit a variegated patina in shades of deep red, brown, and black.

19th Century Japanese Bronze Bottle Vases: Often attributed to the Meiji period, these typically feature deep wine-red and chocolate-brown patinas.

Measurements- 8.5x4.5”. The rim of the vase has few tiny bends-see pictures.