A JAPANESE BRONZE FRAME WITH BUDDHA, MEIJI PERIOD

of rectangle form, with bamboo detailing around the perimeter, a small mouse sits atop the frame on a garland, below a happy buddha sits against a sunburst flanked on either side by cranes, Japanese characters flank a tortoise insert with a painted Phoenix on a resting branch, cherry blossoms flank the bottom feet; overall height: 38 cm (15 in.)

CONDITION
The frame appears in age appropriate condition. Overall surface dust visible to the frame, most notably to the corners of the frame. Patina has occurred on the verso of the frame. The tortoise insert is glued to the frame.

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