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Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon

About the Item

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A lovely example of a Japanese antique bronze dragon water spout miraculously saved from a temple vessel and dating to the late Meiji period, 1910. Quality: fine heavily cast details head, mouth, flame, eyes, tail, claws, and scales. Photographed outdoors in natural light for your visual pleasure. Dimensions: 12.5inches in length Provenance: Found in Japan and comes from an old Japanese private collection and was originally from a temple water purification vessel. The original inserted water tube is still in place inside this amazing sculptural survivor. One of a kind Hand cast Old details and verdigris patina Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289239088752
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