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Striking Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Vase Decorated with Dragons
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Striking Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Vase Decorated with Dragons

19th century
Sold 12 August 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Superb Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze vase of baluster form decorated with dragons. 27cm tall x ca 19cm in diameter (widest part), weight 3.7kg.

Excellent original condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Bronze Dragon Vase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
19cm (7.48")
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SA1130949
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AD890
Description
Superb Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze vase of baluster form decorated with dragons. 27cm tall x ca 19cm in diameter (widest part), weight 3.7kg.

Excellent original condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Bronze Dragon Vase to the 19th Century.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA1130949
Dealers Internal Ref
AD890
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I A dark brown bronze Japanese Meiji period vase featuring high-relief dragon motifs and looped handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Striking Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Vase Decorated with Dragons

Archive II A dark brown bronze Japanese Meiji period vase featuring high-relief dragon motifs and looped handles. View II
Archive III A dark brown bronze Japanese Meiji period vase featuring high-relief dragon motifs and looped handles. View III
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Archive VII A dark brown bronze Japanese Meiji period vase featuring high-relief dragon motifs and looped handles. View VII
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Archive IX A dark brown bronze Japanese Meiji period vase featuring high-relief dragon motifs and looped handles. View IX
Archive X A dark brown bronze Japanese Meiji period vase featuring high-relief dragon motifs and looped handles. View X
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Archive XII A dark brown bronze Japanese Meiji period vase featuring high-relief dragon motifs and looped handles. View XII
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Verified Since Oct 2021
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A dark brown bronze Japanese Meiji period vase featuring high-relief dragon motifs and looped handles.
Striking Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze vase decorated with dragons
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A dark brown bronze Japanese Meiji period vase featuring high-relief dragon motifs and looped handles.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Japanese
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDragon relief, Looped handles, Cloud scrolls
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 19 cm (7 in)

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The Meiji period marked a golden age for Japanese craftsmanship, following the reopening of trade with the West. Metalworkers transitioned from producing samurai swords to creating intricate bronze and mixed-metal art objects for international exhibitions.

Meiji bronzes were predominantly crafted using the lost-wax casting method, often incorporating patination techniques to achieve rich surface tones. Alloys typically included copper, tin, and zinc, sometimes inlaid with precious metals like gold and silver.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit high-relief casting detail, naturalistic patination showing age-appropriate oxidisation, and occasionally cast or incised artist signatures on the base. The weight and seamlessness of the casting are also key indicators.

An antique bronze vessel acts as a strong focal point when placed on a minimalist surface, allowing its texture and form to stand out. It can be displayed empty as a sculptural object or used to hold dried botanicals.

Bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using water, chemical polishes, or abrasive cleaners, as these can strip the historic patina and reduce the value of the object.
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