Late 19th-Early 20th Century Bronze Japanese Dragon Vase whale MM - 17692 - 102025

MM - 17692 - 102025

"American Frohse" refers to a series of anatomical charts based on the work of German anatomist Fritz Frohse

that isn't surprising given these were mostly used by GIs during WWII and sold at Post Exchanges (or PXs)

MM - 106542 - 072623

MM - 6636 - 121523

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Bronze Japanese Dragon Vase whale MM - 17692 - 102025Cast bronze vase with high relief dragon decoration encircling the shoulder, set against a deliberately textured ground and finished with a dark, time softened patina. The form is classically baluster shaped, rising from a flared foot to a wide, open mouth with a subtly rolled rim. The dragon is rendered in a traditional East Asian idiom, with a sinuous body, finely articulated scales, prominent claws, and an expressive, horned head emerging in bold