Big Japanese DRAGON Flower Usubata Ikebana Bronze Vase Free EMS Shipping - Superb & Rare USUBATA Vase! Start Price USD 2,350.00 Current Price USD 2,350.00 Time Left 25 days 7 hours 54 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Monday, February 02, 2009 Location Japan See more about 'Big Japanese DRAGON Flower Usubata Ikebana Bronze Vase' Description Japonisme Arts and Antiques Click HERE for our other AUCTIONS Big Japanese DRAGON Flower Usubata Ikebana Bronze Vase Click on the thumbnails to view enlargements A Edo~Meiji (1800s) cast iron (with mixed bronze and copper elements) masterpiece. Giant sized and very rare Japanese Usubata Flower Bronze Vase. The lively dragon figures gives the rather simple vase overall complete balance. Greatly appopriate for tea ceremony or being used as a plain display zen item for Japanese-style or Oriental rooms. Minor abrasions expected due to age and weather exposure. There is a crack on the lower part of the tail of the dragon which is on the surface of the skin and does not go affect the overall structural rigidity and sturdiness to support the whole body. It can be taken as an element of its powerful design which is probably cracking due to old age. It is considered excellent as it is and for its unassuming size and command. Deserves respect and appreciation for its premium craftmanship and quality. Please visit our gallery at for more detailed pictures: http://antiques.japonisme-arts.com/ Measurements: Height x Width x Depth = 48 x 33.3 x 23 x 32 cm. Diameter of the main Vase body = 32 cm Weight: 6.7 kilograms. FREE Shipping and Handling via EMS. Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools. japonisme_arts Store On Oct-05-08 at 04:02:40 PDT, seller added the following information: Terms of Sale  I Expect All Winning Bids to be HonoredRESPONSIBILITY: Unless stated otherwise, full payment, including all shipping and insurance charges, is due via a payment method disclosed in this auction within 10 days of auction close. If not received, payment is considered delinquent 10 days after auction close.COMMITMENT:  I am committed to completing the transaction. I hold the winning bidder accountable for his/her winning bid. Placing a bid on this auction is a legally binding obligation.ACCOUNTABILITY:  Should the winning bidder become delinquent in settling the transaction, I reserve the right to pursue payment through the use of collection services.COMPENSATION:  Should the winning bidder default on completing the transaction, I reserve the alternative to assess and collect a restocking fee as compensation for fees and holding costs related to the incomplete transaction. The restocking fee will amount to $10 + 20 percent of the sale price.Do Not Bid If You Do Not Intend to Pay  Place a Bid!