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A bronze koro depicting a pair of facing dragons

$5,508.99
£4,075.60
€4,650VAT Included
CA$7,624.72
A$7,651.38
CHF 4,462.38
MX$93,031.46
NOK 51,277.15
SEK 52,735.93
DKK 35,456.43

About the Item

A patinated bronze koro with a lid, depicting a pair of facing dragons: the larger dragon emerges from the waves at the base, while the second coils around the body of the vessel, featuring alternating elements of relief and engraved decoration. The kōro consists of three removable parts: the base, the body, and the cover. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 30 × 27.5 × 22 cm. Weight: 5.83 kg. Condition: Excellent condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Metalwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Meiji, late 19th century.
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9162250945102

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