Meiji Dragon Candelabras - a Pair

Description

A pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze dragon form candelabras. Each three-clawed dragon rises from a coiled tail and holds a glass ball in one claw, supporting three lights on foliate scroll arms with petal-form nozzles. The arms lift out. Lobed bases with a diaper-pattern band on four scroll feet. The dragons face in opposite directions.

7 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 15 1/2 inches tall

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Gold painted overall. Feet repaired, with solder visible to the underside of one base.

Origin:
Japan

Materials & Techniques:
Bronze, Crystal

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Japan

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Gold painted overall. Feet repaired, with solder visible to the underside of one base.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

15.5 x 7 x 5 in

Meiji Dragon Candelabras - a Pair

Lot 0947

Estimate $2,400-$5,700

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