A JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE "ROARING DRAGON" URN, MEIJI
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A JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE "ROARING DRAGON" URN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), with a circular rim on a broad sloping border, above cylindrical sides cast with a nicely detailed deep relief roaring dragon with a fierce expression and a long undulating scaly body, amidst shallow relief scrolling clouds and centering Mt Fuji above a short circular socle and double-ringed foot, raised on a later removable leaf tip ring and conforming radiating pad on a pierced dome form base of blossoming gnarly tree branches. Height: 13" Diameter: 9 3/4"
Condition
Good condition for antique bronze urns of this age and use including but not limited to expected areas of worn patination, small scratches, a few spots, general light wear, and surface buildup throughout. The removable base maybe later. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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A JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE "ROARING DRAGON" URN, MEIJI
Estimate $200 - $400
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