Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Red Dragon 5” Sake Drawers were likely a mid

Drawers were likely a mid 20th century addition

1596 - 1868) tsuba (handguard) for a Katana or Wakazashi

It measures about 3 1/2" (7

Decorated with chrysanthemums

This cup ismade of ultra thin ceramic and glazed in textured matte green with fleck stippling throughout

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Red Dragon 5” Sake Drawers were likely a midThis is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870 90's) ornate cloisonn vase. 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