A Bronze Crocodile Jardiniere (SOLD)

Japan

Meiji Period, Circa 1900

Signed "Suryusai Sekiya Saku", Made by Suryusai School

This very unusual Japanese jardiniere is cast in bas relief showing a very realistic group of intertwined crocodiles.
The pantination is in shades of brown with the eyes picked out with gilding.

Diameter 45 cm height 28 cm (17.75 x 11 in)