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Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Censer Urn with Dragons
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A monumental Japanese Meiji period bronze censer urn, the elaborate multi-section exhibition piece with large high-relief dragon 'handles' to either side of the ovoid body with two shaped reserves of a maiden riding on a dragon or peacock and hen amid cherries, the tall-waisted drum-form pedestal bracketed by six lunging dragons and supported by the up-raised arms of six Oni seated on a large Stand with six cabriolet legs attached to a circular base centred by a dragon emerging from waves with traces of red pigment, circa 1880-1890.
Measures: Overall height: 127 1/4 inches (323.2 cm)
Overall width: 38 inches (96.5 cm)
Overall depth: 42 1/2 inches (108 cm)
Base diameter 42 1/2 inches (108 cm)
Additional notes: Patina has some fading and areas of polychrome finish. A great indoor or outdoor pieces, originally displayed in a Japanese garden.
- Dimensions:Height: 127.25 in (323.22 cm)Width: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Depth: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Patinated
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
- Condition:Repaired: There are some restorations/replacements to some of the seated Oni's fingers and dragons, there may be some additional small losses or replacements not visible to the eye, but most likely consistent with age and use as expected for these pieces. Replacements made: There are some restorations/replacements to some of the seated Oni's fingers and dragons, The dragon head at the floor base has replacement/restorations, there may be some additional small losses or replacements not visible to the eye, offered AS IS. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A truly magnificent, very large and rare piece. Overall condition is good. Some restorations/replacemen to oni's fingers and dragons, losses consistent with age and use. It requires professional handling due to its size and weight. Comes apart.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
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