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Edo period? 3-sided Japanese Sentoku Bronze Vase

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16 years ago
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Description 3-sided bronze vase, high-relief. I believe this to be sentoku (yellow bronze) with some rubbing to patina and minor scratches, no dents. Looks to have been fashioned from a flat piece of material, then formed into triangle shape. Seam visible on inside with white and green oxidation. Although a pleasing and balanced composition, the workmanship seems a little crude (variations in surface, pitting, inexact detailing).
Category Asian Art
Medium Bronze
Distinguishing marks yes, literal translation: dai-mei sentoku (Great Ming period yellow bronze?)
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 10-4/3 x 4 inches
Date Period Edo period if my translation of mark is correct
Weight 2.5 lbs
History Purchased on ebay from seller that was not familar with japanese bronzes
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