Bronze planter oni and shibari - Japan, Meiji
Incredible bronze planter jardiniere decorated with small Japanese oni demons playing with a rope tie, aesthetically surrounding the entire planter, reminiscent of the Japanese technique of shibari.
Each leg is an oni demon.
Part of an oni foot serving as a leg is missing. A small hole also in the bottom of the planter.
Unique piece for ikebana.
Japan, Meiji era, 32 x 26 x 15.5 cm.