A charming dark brown patinated bronze usubata 薄端 flower vase, decorated in high relief with a dragon 龍 (ryû), coiling its long, sinuous body around the baluster-shaped vessel. The vase features a very broad everted mouth, which is a separate part, allowing it to be displayed in two ways. Raised by three curved feet shaped like crashing waves.
Height 28.4 cm, diameter 30.6 cm.
Weight 4.7 kg.
In good condition, with some minor traces of age and use. For a clear condition reference, please look at the photos.