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Lot 432

Pair Large Satsuma Dragon-Handled

Estimate: $200 - $400

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$0 $25
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$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
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Vases Japanese, early 20th century, each with everted rim and two applied gilt dragon handles, baluster-form bodies depicting courtesans on a terrace alternating with panels of blossoms, pedestal-form bases, two-character marks in gold, 24 in., each with old breaks and repairs to lower tails of dragon handles, talon missing on one dragon, extensive gilt losses on dragons. Provenance: Property of Ronald and Cheryl Howard sold to benefit the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

Condition

each with old breaks and repairs to lower tails of dragon handles, talon missing on one dragon, extensive gilt losses on dragons