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English Aesthetic Movement Pottery Japanese Dragon Jardinière on Stand
English Aesthetic Movement Pottery Japanese Dragon Jardinière on Stand

English Aesthetic Movement Pottery Japanese Dragon Jardinière on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

featuring Japanese dragons. Beautifully glazed with a two tone finish of green with rich brown tones. The

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Dragon Carved Wood Export Oriental Palace Lounge Arm Chair
Antique Japanese Dragon Carved Wood Export Oriental Palace Lounge Arm Chair

Antique Japanese Dragon Carved Wood Export Oriental Palace Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Japanese Dragon Carved Wood Oriental Export Palace Lounge Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Hardwood

Large Japanese Dragon Design Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Large Japanese Dragon Design Cloisonne Enamel Plate

Large Japanese Dragon Design Cloisonne Enamel Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large Japanese enamel plate charger. The plate is enameled with a polychrome design representing

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Enamel

Edo Period Imari Porcelain Plate with Japanese Dragon
Edo Period Imari Porcelain Plate with Japanese Dragon

Edo Period Imari Porcelain Plate with Japanese Dragon

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Superb Early Imari Porcelain Plate with Dragon Motif Experience the timeless beauty of this

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

Located in New York, NY

Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Wood

Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan
Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan

Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A dramatic Japanese iron tsuba in the nanban (foreign) style, decorated with dragons and openwork

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Gold, Silver, Iron

Antique Censer Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Dragon, Edo, Victorian
Antique Censer Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Dragon, Edo, Victorian

Antique Censer Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Dragon, Edo, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique censer bowl. A Japanese, bronze incense burner with dragon motif, dating to the

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period
Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period

Exquisite Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Dragon Motif Vase, Meiji / Taisho Period

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

early Taisho period (1912–1926). The vase features a dynamic depiction of a Japanese dragon, a symbol of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Copper

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Dragon
Japanese Satsuma Vase with Dragon

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Dragon

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Satsuma vase: Ladies of the Court, Kannon and Gilded Dragon. Signed on the bottom.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Shakudo Dragon Ring
19th Century Japanese Shakudo Dragon Ring

19th Century Japanese Shakudo Dragon Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese Shakudo ring with a lavish show of gold on a textured charcoal gray background. It has

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1870s Japanese Victorian Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Shakudo

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Whimsical Dragon
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Whimsical Dragon

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Whimsical Dragon

Located in Hudson, NY

Extremely dramatic painting of a dragon in sumi-e ink and mineral pigments on gold silk in a dark

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry
Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry

Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry

Located in Atlanta, GA

An impressive Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period, presented with brocade border

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Textile, Lucite

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Dragon Chair
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Dragon Chair

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Dragon Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Highly carved sculptural Meiji dragon armchair.: dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A vintage Japanese black cloisonne enamel vase. Circa mid to late 19th century. The wide vase

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Meiji Bronze Pedestal with Dragon Motif
Japanese Meiji Bronze Pedestal with Dragon Motif

Japanese Meiji Bronze Pedestal with Dragon Motif

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Exceptional Japanese bronze pedestal from the Meiji period (1852–1912), featuring its original

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan

Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan

By Satsuma

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic small Japanese Satsuma vase with image of writhing dragons, Meiji Period, circa 1900

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware, Hardwood

Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

mythological creature, dragon was a very popular motif in Japanese textile art. Viewing this particular piece

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Textile, Wood

Two Small Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan
Two Small Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan

Two Small Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

Two charming, small Japanese cloisonné dragon vases, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Foil

Japanese Porcelain Dragon Glazed Vase Mazuku Kozan
Japanese Porcelain Dragon Glazed Vase Mazuku Kozan

Japanese Porcelain Dragon Glazed Vase Mazuku Kozan

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A porcelain vase with dragon motif by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa

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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Silver Inlay Samuraï and Dragon Vase, Japan, 19th Century
Japanese Silver Inlay Samuraï and Dragon Vase, Japan, 19th Century

Japanese Silver Inlay Samuraï and Dragon Vase, Japan, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful and rare Japanese vase from the 19th century. Superb silver inlay work showcasing a

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Pair Dragon  Bronze vases Meiji period Japan
Pair Dragon  Bronze vases Meiji period Japan

Pair Dragon Bronze vases Meiji period Japan

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice set of Bronze Dragon vases. Meiji period . Japan Beautiful warm color and patine . so

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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase
Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

Antique Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period Ginbari enamel vase. The ground of the vase is enameled in blue

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Enamel

Antique A Large Japanese Awaji Pottery Dragon Vase
Antique A Large Japanese Awaji Pottery Dragon Vase

Antique A Large Japanese Awaji Pottery Dragon Vase

Located in Norton, MA

Lacquer dragon applied to a light blue ground, circa 1900. Signed "Booth" on base.

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Pottery

Framed Japanese Relief Embroidery Textile Art of Dragon
Framed Japanese Relief Embroidery Textile Art of Dragon

Framed Japanese Relief Embroidery Textile Art of Dragon

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful Japanese textile art panel with an embroidered dragon on a swirling cloud background

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Bronze Dragons
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Bronze Dragons

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Bronze Dragons

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese decorative cloisonne enamel vase with a gilt bronze base and handles. It has a

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Japanese  Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820
Japanese  Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820

Japanese Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820 DIMENSIONS Height: 26 inches

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1820s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fukusa Relief Embroidery Textile Art of Dragon
Japanese Fukusa Relief Embroidery Textile Art of Dragon

Japanese Fukusa Relief Embroidery Textile Art of Dragon

Located in Atlanta, GA

A visually stunning Japanese fukusa panel with an embroidered dragon on a swirling cloud background

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Silk, Wood

Japanese Meiji Dragon & Floral Pattern Cloisonne Koro & Cover
Japanese Meiji Dragon & Floral Pattern Cloisonne Koro & Cover

Japanese Meiji Dragon & Floral Pattern Cloisonne Koro & Cover

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish antique Meiji period Japanese cloisonne Koro and cover decorated with dragon and floral

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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons
Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Dueling Dragons

Located in Long Island City, NY

A striking and highly ambitious Japanese cloisonné enamel vase, remarkable for its monumental scale

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Unusual Box
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Unusual Box

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Unusual Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese enameled wooden box. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The box has a rectangular

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Bowl With A Dragon
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Bowl With A Dragon

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Bowl With A Dragon

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese enameled plate, featuring a central image of a dragon set against a pink ground

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonné enamel bronze dragon plate
Antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonné enamel bronze dragon plate

Antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonné enamel bronze dragon plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne bronze plate, decorated in enamel depicting a dragon on

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

19th Century Japanese Bronze Burns Incense Character with Dragon
19th Century Japanese Bronze Burns Incense Character with Dragon

19th Century Japanese Bronze Burns Incense Character with Dragon

Located in Marseille, FR

Japanese bronze burns incense with important characters a dragon vase decorated with Greek frieze

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Porcelain Globular Jar with Dragon
Japanese Porcelain Globular Jar with Dragon

Japanese Porcelain Globular Jar with Dragon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Japanese Porcelain globular jar with dragon design on a light brown ground, early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid
Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid

Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese bronze vessel with pair of dragon handles, falcon lid, birds in landscape and elephant

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Bronze

Antique 1660-1700 Japanese Polychrome Plate Landscape Dragon Phoenix
Antique 1660-1700 Japanese Polychrome Plate Landscape Dragon Phoenix

Antique 1660-1700 Japanese Polychrome Plate Landscape Dragon Phoenix

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Flowers, landscape, Dragon and calligraphy Color bursting from it. Period; 1660- 1700 Condition With

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Brass Champleve Vase With Dragon Enamel
Vintage Japanese Brass Champleve Vase With Dragon Enamel

Vintage Japanese Brass Champleve Vase With Dragon Enamel

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing early 20th century Japanese brass champleve vases features a vibrant colorful enamel design

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Plate Lobed Imari Japanese Iron Red Blue Dragon Trellis
Plate Lobed Imari Japanese Iron Red Blue Dragon Trellis

Plate Lobed Imari Japanese Iron Red Blue Dragon Trellis

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A charming 18th century Imari lobed plate with dragon ornamentation. Beautifully painted with a

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18th Century Japanese Baroque Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Glazed Vase with Dragon Design Mazuku Kozan
Japanese Porcelain Glazed Vase with Dragon Design Mazuku Kozan

Japanese Porcelain Glazed Vase with Dragon Design Mazuku Kozan

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A porcelain vase with dragon design by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa

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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the Mist
Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the Mist

Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the Mist

Located in Hudson, NY

Ink (Sumi) on paper. Signature and Seal read: Kishi Ganku It is backed with paper covered in gold and silver flake. Kishi Ganku (1749 or 1756-1839) was the Edo period founder of the ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Wood, Paper

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Framed Japanese Woven Textile Panel with Dragon Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Woven Textile Panel with Dragon Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Woven Textile Panel with Dragon Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A framed Japanese woven textile circa late 19th century of Meiji Period. Likely a fragment of a

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Silk, Wood

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp  With Writhing Dragon
Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp  With Writhing Dragon

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp With Writhing Dragon

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a Fine jumbo sized 13" antique heavy hand cast bronze round lantern with exquisite details

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with Raised Dragon
19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with Raised Dragon

19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with Raised Dragon

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a very unique pair of Japanese Imari vases hand painted in typical colors of cobalt and

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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Silver Inlaid Bronze Incense Burner, 19th Century, Dragon
Japanese Silver Inlaid Bronze Incense Burner, 19th Century, Dragon

Japanese Silver Inlaid Bronze Incense Burner, 19th Century, Dragon

Located in Toronto, CA

This is a wonderful Japanese, silver inlaid, solid Bronze incense burner from the late 19th

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Late 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Dragons Silver Wire Enamel Vases
Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Dragons Silver Wire Enamel Vases

Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Dragons Silver Wire Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese silver wire enamel vases. The vases have an urn shaped body and a fluted neck

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.
Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.

Located in Nantwich, GB

An impressive Imperial Meiji period Japanese throne chair which is finely and lavishly carved with

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Samurai Battle Dragon Floral Vase
Antique Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Samurai Battle Dragon Floral Vase

Antique Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Samurai Battle Dragon Floral Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese vase with cloisonne enamel design. Taisho Period (1912-1926). Two

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles

Located in New York, NY

A Monumental pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari vases with Dragon handles, Japanese Porcelain

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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Metal

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Geometric Pattern Vase
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Geometric Pattern Vase

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Geometric Pattern Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Enamel

Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

Made by the studio of the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this is a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Vases with Dragon Motif
A Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Vases with Dragon Motif

A Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Vases with Dragon Motif

Located in Tarzana, CA

dragon. Height: 29.5" Diameter: 12.5" Japan, Circa 1860

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Mixed Metal Silver on Copper Tray with Dragon Motifs
Japanese Mixed Metal Silver on Copper Tray with Dragon Motifs

Japanese Mixed Metal Silver on Copper Tray with Dragon Motifs

Located in New York, NY

Japanese mixed metal copper and silver two-handled tray, from the late 19th or early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Dragon

Materials

Silver, Copper

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Antique Japanese Dragon For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Japanese dragon you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ceramic, every antique Japanese dragon was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Japanese dragon — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Japanese dragon is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Victorian and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique Japanese dragon has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arthur & Bond, Makuzu Kozan and Atelier Lam are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Dragon?

An antique Japanese dragon can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $102,083.
Questions About Antique Japanese Dragon
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.