A silver model of a dragon
By Kazumi, Meiji period (late 19th-early 20th century)
Cast and carved as a serpentine dragon, looking back to the left, with articulated lower jaw, flames emanating from its body, gilt and shakudo eyes, the tail terminating in a stylized wave spray designed to support a crystal ball, now lost, signed Kazumi and with kao
16in (40.6cm) long (3.2kg)
Cast and carved as a serpentine dragon, looking back to the left, with articulated lower jaw, flames emanating from its body, gilt and shakudo eyes, the tail terminating in a stylized wave spray designed to support a crystal ball, now lost, signed Kazumi and with kao
16in (40.6cm) long (3.2kg)
Sold for
US$ 128,500
inc. premium
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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