A bronze double-gourd vase By Yamaguchi Shoun, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century Cast as a frog struggling to hold up a large gourd, the surface of the frog's skin finished in a rough texture and patinated a reddish-brown contrasting with the smooth greenish-brown patina of the gourd; signed on the reverse with chiselled cursive characters Shoun saku. 24.5cm (9¼in) high.