Genryusai Seiya

Meiji period, 19/20th century

1868-1912

Jardinière

A small bronze jardinière decorated with a continuous band of elephants on earthy ground, cast in high relief on multiple legs in the form of earth mounds.

The casting of bronze during the Meiji period became a huge industry. Many mines were created to supply demand for industry and growth of the county. Japan had a large supply of copper perfect for the manufacture of bronze items. Genryusai Seiya became one of the largest manufactures of large cast bronze objects for the export market creating mostly casts of animals.

Signed in square stamp Genryusai Seiya

Size 135mm x 255mm