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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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