By Masayuki, signed Masayuki
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Of ovoid form, rising from a short circular foot to a waisted neck with a lipped rim, finely decorated in high relief to depict a man wearing only a loincloth, standing atop a dragon fish amid crashing waves, prying open the beast’s mouth revealing numerous sharp teeth, the fish's eye subtly inlaid in gold and shibuichi. Signed to the side MASAYUKI.
HEIGHT 27.8 cm
WEIGHT 2,441 g
Condition: Good condition with minor wear, casting irregularities, few nicks, light scratches. The base resealed.
Several warriors are shown in Japanese legends slaying dragons or carps, such as Susanoo-o and Saikata Kaidomaru (Kintaro), however the present vase is a rather unusual representation of such a scene.
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