Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Red Dragon 5

  
This is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era c. The hand crafted decorations are of a Fierce Red dragon in flames coiling around a solid black background. Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. This vase is 5" tall by 3.5". In diameter (15 x 7.5 c m). It weighs 7.5 oz. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local collector, it remains in fine condition. With the exception of a damaged spot shown in detail in the photos.

This is a perfect example of Meiji era Japanese. This is one of over 110 beautiful examples of this exquisite Japanese art currently being offered by Shogun's Gallery.