Vase with dragon and tiger

Vase with dragon and tiger
(Ryūko zu kabin 龍虎図花瓶)
 (c. 1880)

Gallery location
Special Exhibitions Gallery
Ground Level, NGV International

Artwork Details

Medium
enamel on metal (cloisonné)
Measurements
83.5 × 23.5 cm (diameter)
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Accession Number
2089-D1A
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1890
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Special Exhibitions Gallery
Ground Level, NGV International

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