A LARGE YELLOW-GLAZED ‘DRAGON’ PORCELAIN VASE BY THE STUDIO OF MAKUZU KOZAN JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD It rests on a ring foot and has a round body surmounted by slightly waisted shoulders and a tubular neck with an everted rim. It is delicately adorned with a flying and coiled three-clawed dragon under a covering yellow glaze. The base is inscribed in cobalt blue with a mark in Japanese script reading ‘Makuzu-gama Kozan Sei’. H: 44,3 cm Note: Miyagawa Toranosuke, birth name of Makuzu Kōzan 宮川香山 (1842-1916) was of the major potters of the Meiji period appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household. He won prizes at fifty-one (51) exhibitions. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.