A Japanese bronze dragon vase
Meiji Period (1868-1912) or later, circa 1905-1915
Embossed to the underside with six-character mark (possibly reading): Dai Nihon Osaka [Shima]sada Seizo
The cylindrical cast bronze vase encircled by a raised relief dragon rendered in precise detail and meandering motif encircling the rim
12" H x 5.5" Dia.

Overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. Scattered breaks to the dragon's horns. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.