A Japanese Gilt Bronze Dragon Floor Vase
A Japanese Gilt Bronze Dragon Floor Vase
late Edo or early Meiji period, 19th century, bronze with gilt highlights cast with a host of auspicious animals that symbolize longevity in Japan including a ferocious dragon in high relief wrapping around the vase with whipping waves below and swirling clouds above, around the foot minogame turtles in high relief face one another around the neck cranes in high relief fly amidst swirling clouds, the thick rim is decorated with a key motif.
26 in.
From the Collection of the late James and Nelson Teague, Greensboro, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Some minor nicks to surface.
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A Japanese Gilt Bronze Dragon Floor Vase
late Edo or early Meiji period, 19th century, bronze with gilt highlights cast with a host of auspicious animals that symbolize longevity in Japan including a ferocious dragon in high relief wrapping around the vase with whipping waves below and swirling clouds above, around the foot minogame turtles in high relief face one another around the neck cranes in high relief fly amidst swirling clouds, the thick rim is decorated with a key motif.
26 in.
From the Collection of the late James and Nelson Teague, Greensboro, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Some minor nicks to surface.