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Pair of Japanese Edo Period Parcel-Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases, Early 19th Century

$2,800per set
£2,126.11per set
€2,431.36per set
CA$3,912.01per set
A$4,351per set
CHF 2,271.96per set
MX$52,947.10per set
NOK 29,016.39per set
SEK 27,212.25per set
DKK 18,146.18per set
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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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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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