Japanese Bronze "Phoenix" Vase, Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Taisho Period

A Japanese bronze vase depicting the phoenix (Ho-o). This bronze vase dates to the Taishō period (1912–1926) and features a richly rusticated patination that lends it a textured, weathered character. Cast in high relief, it depicts a majestic phoenix in flight—a symbol of renewal and immortality in Japanese mythology. Though unsigned, the craftsmanship reflects the refined metalwork traditions of early 20th-century Japan.