December 1 & 2, 2026 Fine & Decorative Arts
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Lot #1425:
LOT OF 2: JAPANESE SOFT-METAL DRAGON VASES, LIKELY MEIJI PERIOD
Pair of Japanese, likely Meiji period, soft-metal dragon vases on carved wooden stands. The pair features bulbous bodies decorated with raised dragons among swirling clouds, set against a textured, dark-patinated ground, with flared necks and scattered copper-colored accents. Each bears an impressed Japanese character mark on the underside and rests on a carved wooden stand. Exhibits age-related surface wear, oxidation, and a couple of minor losses to the interior finish of one vase.
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: Each Approx: 5 - 1/2" Dia. x 13 - 1/2" T.