For sale is a beautiful Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) bronze flower vase featuring a stunning, detailed high-motif of a leaping carp.  It dynamically depicts the carp leaping up from the water surface with beautifully sculpted splashing waves.  Notably, upon close inspection, the eye of the carp is exquisitely crafted with a combination of traditional Japanese silver and SHAKUDO inlay (a precious copper-gold alloy).  This double-metal inlay technique gives the eye a lifelike appearance, showcasing the high-level craftsmanship of the Japanese metalwork.

The bronze flower vase is approx. 27cm (5 5/8") high, 13.3cm (5 1/4") in diameter, 6.7cm (2 5/8") across the rim and it weighs 1150 grams.

The vase is in good overall antique condition, and it has a natural aged patina.  There are signs of age and usage such as small nicks, marks, scuffs, water stains / discoloration, a spot(s) of corrosion, dust, etc.  No major cracks or functional defects.  Please refer to the photographs to determine the overall condition and the quality of the metal work, motif, detailing, natural patina, size, etc.

We have a wide variety of Ikebana flower vases, hanging flower vases and single flower bud vases on eBay.  We combine and we give shipping estimates.  Please ask before bidding.  If you have a question(s), please ask before bidding.

When purchasing from Japan, keep in mind that shipping can sometimes take longer and cost more than buying from a seller in your own country.  If you have any questions about shipping, contact us before you go to checkout.

We will use the carrier's insurance to pay for no delivery or damage.

The carrier's no delivery report or damage claim report is required in order to receive payment.

The good news is we rarely have no delivery or breakage.

Duties and Taxes Information

UNITED STATES BUYERS:  In accordance with eBay policy, all import duties and custom clearance fees have been included in the shipping price.  There are no import duties or custom clearance fees upon delivery.

EU BUYERS:  All items have a mandatory €3 customs duty that will be charged on all e-commerce packages sent from Japan.  This fee is applied per item.  However, you may still have to pay neccessary customs duties, and other related fees.

There are 3 methods of paying the fees.  They are Postal Delivery Duties Paid (PDDP), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU).  We will ship packages by JAPAN POST but it uses DDU which is not accepted by some EU countries.  We will use SpeedPAK to EU countries such as Germany that demand PDDP or DDP.  SpeedPAK is a little more expensive.

EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, ASIA, ETC. BUYERS:  We will ship all packages by JAPAN POST.  Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping price.  These charges are the buyer's responsibility and vary by country, product, material, origin, etc.  Please check with your local customs office before bidding or buying.  For more information on taxes and import charges, see "Paying tax on eBay purchases."