Part of a brass or gilt bronze vessel, do you know what it is, what's missing etc.?

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  1. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Hi all! Picked this up at auction "as is" knowing that there were parts missing. I liked the decoration on the metal (brass or gilt bronze?) so I rescued it. Do you know what it is and if so what parts are missing? It was described as a bowl but I'm not sure. It definitely looks like something screws into both parts, maybe a finial and base? Just a guess really. Any idea of age or origin? Only marks are "NN" near one of the screw holes. Measures 6.25"L x 6"W. Thanks as always for any info!

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    Elen Beattie, Feb 20, 2026
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  2. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Looks like a censor, missing the knob on the lid, and
    Most likely a pedestal base. It looks Japanese to my eyes.

    Mikey
     
    916Bulldogs123, Feb 20, 2026
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  3. Debora

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    Debora, Feb 20, 2026
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  4. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Elen Beattie, Feb 20, 2026
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    From the NN, I'd think an example of Japonisme.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Feb 20, 2026
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Agree. The French made some great Japonisme pieces.
     
    Any Jewelry, Feb 21, 2026
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  7. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Thank you! So you think maybe late 19th century possibly? Maybe I can find a way to piece it back together somehow :)
     
    Elen Beattie, Feb 21, 2026
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Late 19th - early 20th imo.
    @kyratango probably knows for sure.:)
     
    Any Jewelry, Feb 21, 2026
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