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**Specifications:**
* **Era:** Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)
* **Origin:** Japan
* **Material:** Patinated Bronze / Copper Alloy
* **Height:** 12.5 inches (12 ½")
* **Weight:** 5 lbs 7.0 oz (Heavy, solid casting)
* **Design:** High-Relief Birds & Flora with Dual Elephant Handles
* **Interior:** Hollow interior chamber
* **Patina:** I have not cleaned or polished this piece. There is some minor, natural light green verdigris oxidation present on the very bottom rim base, as shown.
* **Status:** Original and undrilled (Never converted into a lamp; base remains completely intact)
* **Handles:** The dual stylized elephant-head handles are securely attached. They exhibit a slight, age-typical wiggle when handled due to the traditional pinned assembly style, but remain structurally intact.
* **Interior Chamber:** Fully hollow with an open view down to the base. The interior retains its original matte grey foundry casting scale. Completely undrilled and solid at the bottom.
Very beautiful piece. Was only outside for photographing in natural light. I do consider offers; thanks for looking!
