Large Vase With Dragon And Phoenix, Meiji Era Japan 19th Century

This beautiful vase is decorated with full artistic images of a dragon, a phoenix and relief decorations in the form of Japanese landscapes and ornamental friezes. The dragon is associated with power, mainly imperial power, which is why it often symbolizes the emperor. With the phoenix, it personifies the imperial couple (the dragon is a male symbol, identified with Yang energy, it therefore represents the emperor. The phoenix, on the other hand, embodies the Yin energy of the woman and is therefore the symbol of the empress). Patinated bronze. Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912). Height 62.5 cm, diameter 31 cm. Condition shown in photos, good, bottomless. Free delivery in EU. ! I send parcels by insured courier (DPD or DHL). All items are packaged very carefully.