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Pair of Japanese Edo Period Parcel-Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases, Early 19th Century
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A pair of well cast and dramatic Japanese parcel gilt bronze dragon vases, Edo period, early 19th century. The heavy bronze vases of pear shape, each with a single writhing dragon cast in high relief dancing in the clouds. Under the dragons, swallows dart in and out of the crashing waves.
The fierce dragons face each other, one with its mouth open, the other with its mouth close, in reference to the Japanese Buddhist concept of A-un, symbolizing the beginning and the end, and encompassing everything in between, akin to the Greek concept of Alpha-Omega.
The bronze of deep chocolate color with a rich patina with areas of bright parcel gilding.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Edo (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Both vases with minor casting flaws as seen in photos. One vase with a slight dent to the foot rim, the base plate of the same vase slightly askew, as seen in photos.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894710302583
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