A Lacquered-Wood Forecrest (Maedate)
Edo period (19th century)
Carved as a dragon with a jewel and a scepter in its tail, flames emanating from its body
11¼in. (28.6cm.) long
With wood box inscribed Kin fundame ryu onmaedate (Gold lacquer dragon forecrest)
A Lacquered-Wood Forecrest (Maedate)
Edo period (19th century)
Carved as a dragon with a jewel and a scepter in its tail, flames emanating from its body
11¼in. (28.6cm.) long
With wood box inscribed Kin fundame ryu onmaedate (Gold lacquer dragon forecrest)
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