Japanese Works of Art - 15th November 2022
Lot 63
A JAPANESE BRONZE VASE
Estimate £300 - £500
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Description
A JAPANESE BRONZE VASE
MEIJI ERA, 19TH/20TH CENTURY
The pear-shaped body decorated with a large scaly dragon clasping a pearl of wisdom, the mythical beast writhing amongst crashing waves, the base with a Chinese mark reading Da Ming Xuande nian zhi, 14.7cm.
Provenance: an English private collection, Somerset, purchased in Japan.