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99 | A LARGE CLOISONNÉ VASE
WITH CONFRONTING
HAWK AND DRAGON
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The large baluster-shaped vase, masterfully
worked in silver wire and colored enamels to
depict a dramatic scene of a hawk (taka) and a
dragon (tatsu) about to engage in a battle, all
against an almost black, midnight-blue ground.
The rims and base are of gilt brass and the neck
and area just above the base are decorated with
a silver wire key fret pattern.
HEIGHT 30.1 cm
WEIGHT 953 g
Condition: Excellent condition. Minor surface
wear to metal rim and base.
Provenance: US private collection.
Estimate EUR 3,000
Starting price EUR 1,500
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