A GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID BRONZE 'DRAGON' VASE
A FINE MIYAO-STYLE GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID BRONZE 'DRAGON' VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The baluster body rising from the splayed foot to a waisted neck with foliate rim, carved in shallow relief with billowing clouds and crashing waves and inlaid with silver and gold to depict a fierce three-clawed dragon clutching a tama (magical pearl).
HEIGHT 18 cm
WEIGHT 972 g
Condition: Very good condition with old wear and minor casting flaws, occasional light scratches, few small nicks.
Provenance: French private collection.
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A FINE MIYAO-STYLE GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID BRONZE 'DRAGON' VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The baluster body rising from the splayed foot to a waisted neck with foliate rim, carved in shallow relief with billowing clouds and crashing waves and inlaid with silver and gold to depict a fierce three-clawed dragon clutching a tama (magical pearl).
HEIGHT 18 cm
WEIGHT 972 g
Condition: Very good condition with old wear and minor casting flaws, occasional light scratches, few small nicks.
Provenance: French private collection.
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