Late 19th-Early 20th Century Bronze Japanese Crane Planter pet MM - C-9910 - 071824

MM - C-9910 - 071824

whereas the ears appear to be made of leather

AB - 104267 - 022322

The mirror backing adds depth and luminosity

but the mechanism remains operational

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Bronze Japanese Crane Planter pet MM - C-9910 - 071824Heavily cast bronze planter featuring a continuous high relief frieze of cranes in flight amid swirling cloud forms and stylized wave ground. The upper register is richly textured with incised and stippled patterning, creating depth behind the raised avian figures. Twin loop handles terminate in sculptural, bud like mounts that integrate seamlessly into the decorative band. The body swells gently from a narrow foot to a broad rim, the surface carrying