A Japanese bronze dragon vase.
Meiji period (1868-1912).
The vase on a slightly spreading foot, with bulbous body and flaring mouth rim. An elongated three-clawed dragon curling alongside the body and neck of the vase with reticulated feet, arms and whiskers. The vase with a warm dark brown to dark reddish patination.
Dimensions:
Height 34 cm, diameter 17 cm.
Condition:
Good condition with a nice warm patina, two small pieces missing where the lower legs protrude.
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Inv. No: MW351