Late 19th-Early 20th Century Bronze Japanese Dragon Vase whale No major bends or structural

No major bends or structural issues observed

"American Frohse" refers to a series of anatomical charts based on the work of German anatomist Fritz Frohse

but the pot remains structurally sound

This form was common in machine shops

MM - 17692 - 102025

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Bronze Japanese Dragon Vase whale No major bends or structuralCast bronze vase with high relief dragon decoration encircling the shoulder, set against a deliberately textured ground and finished with a dark, time softened patina. The form is classically baluster shaped, rising from a flared foot to a wide, open mouth with a subtly rolled rim. The dragon is rendered in a traditional East Asian idiom, with a sinuous body, finely articulated scales, prominent claws, and an expressive, horned head emerging in bold