{"product_id":"large-antique-japanese-dragon-jardiniere-on-bronze-sumo-figural-stand","title":"Large Antique Japanese Dragon Jardinière on Bronze Sumo Figural Stand","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"797\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA remarkable large-scale Japanese blue and white porcelain jardinière presented on an equally impressive three-figure figural metal stand.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eThe porcelain vessel features a dramatic high-relief dragon winding around the exterior against beautifully hand-painted underglaze blue decoration depicting koi, flowering branches, chrysanthemums, and flowing water motifs. Inside the broad bell-shaped rim, additional hand-painted koi and floral decoration continue around the interior—a luxurious detail found on finer decorative wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a5534ba-829c-83ea-80d6-d868f8d01c1c-104\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a5534ba-829c-83ea-80d6-d868f8d01c1c-104\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a5534ba-829c-83ea-80d6-d868f8d01c1c-104\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-64\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d66d52c5-403d-484e-bb84-2d3a9551d9db\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"251\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA remarkable large-scale Japanese blue and white porcelain jardinière raised on an extraordinary bronze tripod stand modeled as three crouching sumo wrestlers, each bent beneath the weight of the vessel and supporting it across his back and shoulders.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eThe porcelain vessel features a dramatic high-relief white dragon winding around the exterior against beautifully hand-painted underglaze-blue decoration depicting koi, flowering branches, chrysanthemums, and flowing water motifs. Additional hand-painted koi and floral decoration continue around the interior and beneath the broad bell-shaped rim—a luxurious detail associated with finer decorative wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe accompanying bronze stand is a work of art in its own right. The three muscular figures are linked together to form a stable circular support, their expressive faces, powerful bodies, and rich dark patina creating a striking contrast with the cool blue-and-white porcelain above. The relationship between the porcelain and its unusual linked bronze stand dramatically elevates the presentation, creating a sculptural statement far beyond that of a jardinière alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eWhile the exact dating of this ensemble remains open to scholarly interpretation, several characteristics—including the porcelain body, kiln-fired applied dragon, hand-painted decoration, and construction—support Japanese manufacture. Comparable examples attributed to the Hirado kilns during the late Meiji period share notable similarities in foot construction, cobalt decoration, and applied dragon modeling. Other related wares have been attributed to the early-to-mid Showa period. Rather than presenting a definitive kiln or date attribution, this piece is offered as an exceptional antique Japanese decorative object whose beauty, scale, and craftsmanship speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1831\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAt nearly two feet tall when displayed on its stand, it makes an extraordinary focal point for a conservatory, entry hall, sunroom, covered porch, garden room, or richly layered traditional interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7q4hfq\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2358\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDimensions\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eJardinière:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lh5tpp\" data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003eHeight: 13\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j6ukhh\" data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003eDiameter: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003eStand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lh5tpp\" data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003eHeight: 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003eOverall Height: 19\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2479\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCondition\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eDisplays beautifully overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003eThere is a rim chip with an associated stable hairline extending from the rim. Age-related wear consistent with use is present throughout. The metal stand retains an attractive aged patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"icfs9j\" data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3940\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShipping\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"4108\"\u003eLocal pickup or white-glove shipping recommended due to the size, weight, and fragility of the porcelain. 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