Antique vase in the oriental style of the Meiji era. Made of porcelain. The vase is decorated with images of birds, bamboo branches and sakura flowers - elements characteristic of this period. The body of the vase is decorated with a sculptural image of a dragon. Japan, XIX century.

The Japanese dragon is known as ryu or tatsu. For Japan, this is a special symbol. Japanese dragons are closely associated with water, and they are associated primarily with the sea. Ryu means well-being, family happiness, the embodiment of the masculine essence. The dragon is usually the emblem of the imperial house and great heroes.