JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) Two bronze jardinières, standing on four feet, one oval, with chased decoration of taotie masks, the handles spat out by dragon heads; the other quadrangular, decorated with dragons in slight relief, the rim with a Greek motif. Signed in a cartouche on the reverse. Dim. 21 x 15 x 9.5 cm; dim. 12.5 x 12.5 x 6 cm.