Bidspirit auction | Vintage Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase


Vintage Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase & Geisha Lamp - Vintage Japanese export porcelain including a satsuma moriage dragon vase and a figural geisha lamp. Vase features a large, hand-molded Imperial Dragon wrapped around the upper body in three-dimensional relief. Also decorated in moriage (raised enamel dotting) and gold-gilt filigree. Hand-painted portraits depicts immortals. Lamp features a molded porcelain Geisha figure. Lamp body displays hand-painted landscape scene with pagoda and more. Outfitted with antique-style brass crown collar and vintage turn-key switch. Untested. Each piece is marked ”Made in Japan” on underside. Good condition overall. Note dragon vase has hole in ceramic base as shown. Pieces inspected under black light and show no other apparent breaks or restorations. Minor shelf wear and aged patina to brass. Larger measures approx. 17.5” H (to top of bulb) x 7.5” W x 6” D. Condition: Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging/use. Request Condition Reports via email or telephone in advance of the auction. Any condition report verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The buyer is expected to be the expert. Country of origin, material is not guaranteed. Credit or Debit Card payments by New Buyers of high value items, gold, or silver will not be accepted; instead, form of payment must be cash, cashier's check, money order, or electronic funds transfer. // Registration, bidding, and participation in this auction constitute the bidder?s electronic acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, forming a legally binding contract enforceable under applicable law.