Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
Chinese bronze tea kettle, Its body decorated with raised dragons within beautifully shaped borders. Its spout has the form of a dragon's head with a ball in its mouth, with a nice green patina formed around the opening. Its handle has the form of a dragon's body, its tail and neck curled inwards, and the lid has a cute dragon with spindly legs within a triquetra shape, decorated with raised designs. Marked on the bottom of the kettle. Early 20th century. Size: (with handle standing up) 8" height (with handle down) 6" height, 10.5" length, 8" width)
$1,200
item #1260119