January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 468: A Japanese Bronze Figure of a Dragon.
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A Japanese Bronze Figure of a Dragon.
Cast in bronze as a long, sinuous dragon shown in full stride, the figure is modelled with an elongated scaled body, sharply defined claws, and a fierce open-mouthed head with curling horns and flowing whiskers. The spine is articulated with raised ridges running from head to tail, terminating in a stylised flame-form tip.
L: Approximately 15.5cm
Provenance: Private collection from a British gentleman.
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