Japanese Edo Double Dragon Handle Bronze Vase Early 19th

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The large and heavy bronze from the early Meiji period Japan. Beautifully textured surface to symbolize wind and storm. Smart … Read more The large and heavy bronze from the early Meiji period Japan. Beautifully textured surface to symbolize wind and storm. Smart and Overstated design with large dragons flanking the overly high neck, an asymmetrical motif that is often used Fine casting with thick walls. Fine bronzes like this with a bark texture motivated the aesthetic movement in Europe and the U.S. The bottom is a sealed plate of different manufacturers. Size 12.5" diameter, 18" tall. See less