

Chinese bronze champlevé enamel vase
€ 650
A pilgrim monk standing on a rock in a patinated bronze decorated with champlevé enamels
This technique requires exceptional skill, especially when applied to complex, curved drapery like the monk’s robes
He is holding a removable staff and smoothing his beard, a double gourd is hanging from his belt
Total weight of 10,8 kg
In good vintage condition, slight wear consistent with age and use
Japanese craftmanship from the Meji Period (1868 – 1912)