Iron (cast) - Dragon Okimono - Shōwa period (1926-1989) (No Reserve Price)
No. 81646693
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Iron (cast) - Watanabe Kansui 渡辺環水 - Majestic blue dragon sculpture - Shōwa period (1926-1989)
Watanabe Kanmizu, an artist active in the Showa era (1926-1989) in Japan, was known for his bronze and cast iron sculptures.
His piece titled "True Dragon(真龍)" is a highly detailed representation of a dragon, captivating all who view it.
In Japan, dragons have been worshipped since ancient times as sacred creatures. They are often thought to have control over water, symbolizing prosperity by providing water to rice fields and farmlands.
The pedestal for displaying the dragon has some damage. Please see the photo for confirmation.
Dragon's dimensions:
Height: 16.5 cm
Width: 35.0 cm
Depth: 6.0 cm
Weight: 2100 g
Black stand dimensions:
Height: 2.0 cm
Width: 37.7 cm
Depth: 18.0 cm
Weight: 35 g
Box dimensions:
Height: 9.4 cm
Width: 40.0 cm
Depth: 20.5 cm
Weight: 464 g
Total weight: 2912 g
The item is carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number. We use DHL for shipping services.
No. 81646693
Sold
Iron (cast) - Watanabe Kansui 渡辺環水 - Majestic blue dragon sculpture - Shōwa period (1926-1989)
Watanabe Kanmizu, an artist active in the Showa era (1926-1989) in Japan, was known for his bronze and cast iron sculptures.
His piece titled "True Dragon(真龍)" is a highly detailed representation of a dragon, captivating all who view it.
In Japan, dragons have been worshipped since ancient times as sacred creatures. They are often thought to have control over water, symbolizing prosperity by providing water to rice fields and farmlands.
The pedestal for displaying the dragon has some damage. Please see the photo for confirmation.
Dragon's dimensions:
Height: 16.5 cm
Width: 35.0 cm
Depth: 6.0 cm
Weight: 2100 g
Black stand dimensions:
Height: 2.0 cm
Width: 37.7 cm
Depth: 18.0 cm
Weight: 35 g
Box dimensions:
Height: 9.4 cm
Width: 40.0 cm
Depth: 20.5 cm
Weight: 464 g
Total weight: 2912 g
The item is carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number. We use DHL for shipping services.
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