Description A BRONZE VASE DEPICTING TWO SAMURAI ON HORSEBACK, MEIJI PERIODJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The bronze vase with a pear-shaped body supported on a waisted foot and rising to a slender neck with a flared and lobed rim, the body finely cast in relief depicting two samurai warriors riding on horsebacks, both wearing full armor, the first samurai is carrying his bow and arrow, and the other samurai is holding a flag. With an archaistic seal mark to the bottom.HEIGHT 34 cm WEIGHT 3,193 gCondition: Good condition with minor wear, small nicks, and light surface scratches.