A PAIR OF FACETED BRONZE VASES Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th centuryProperty of various ownersA PAIR OF FACETED BRONZE VASESMeiji era (1868-1912), late 19th centuryEach set on four bracket feet, the sides flaring slightly to the shoulder and applied with beast handles, decorated with two immortals, one on a rolling wave and the other on the back of a crane on swirling clouds and bushy-tailed tortoises, all in high relief against a ground of stylized waves, the straight neck with archaistic Chinese motifs, key frets, and a band of stiff lappets, illegibly signed in seal form on the underside (2) 15 3/4in (40cm) highNone