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Japonisme Dragon Motif Copper Clad Vase by Bretby Pottery

$1,516
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About the Item

A Japonisme Dragon Motif Copper Clad Vase by Bretby Pottery England, Circa 1890s A large and unusual work by the famed British pottery works, Bretby. The tapering gourd shape vase wrapped with a floating dragon with inset opaline glass eyes, in a background atmosphere clouds and scattered florals. The vase is signed on the underside with impressed mark "BRETBY" with sunrise logo, "England and shape #2022". Overall Measurements: The vase stands 16-Inches high with a 10-Inch diameter, the opening of the vase is 4.5-Inches, the base of the vase has 5-Inch diameter.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Pottery,Appliqué
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8520 / SDHU5T07351stDibs: LU2592328759072

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