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Dragon motif vase Dragon-gate vase
Dragon Vase
The dragon in the clouds. The room unlike any other.
680,00€
Sélectionné au Japon par Léonard
Plus que 1 en stock, expédié depuis la France
Livraison offerte en France
Expédié sous 1 à 2 jours ouvrés
Retours sous 30 jours
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Product description
This vase does not immediately catch the eye. And then, one's gaze settles on the dragon. It emerges from the clouds in relief, head turned at a three-quarter angle, its sinuous body coiling around the spherical belly of the piece and snaking up the cylindrical neck in swirls of smoke. The decoration is modeled, not simply painted: each curve was built into the clay before firing, then highlighted in a deep brown against a crackled ivory-white glaze. This crazing, known as kannyu, is intentional: it forms during the rapid cooling of the kiln, when the glaze contracts faster than the stoneware. Over time, it darkens slightly and gains depth. This piece already possesses that patina. It has clearly lived. Placed alone on a shelf, it does not need a flower to exist. But a bamboo branch or a seasonal iris would suit it perfectly.
Craft and know-how
About this object
This vase does not immediately catch the eye. And then, one's gaze settles on the dragon. It emerges from the clouds in relief, head turned at a three-quarter angle, its sinuous body coiling around the spherical belly of the piece and snaking up the cylindrical neck in swirls of smoke. The decoration is modeled, not simply painted: each curve was built into the clay before firing, then highlighted in a deep brown against a crackled ivory-white glaze. This crazing, known as kannyu, is intentional: it forms during the rapid cooling of the kiln, when the glaze contracts faster than the stoneware. Over time, it darkens slightly and gains depth. This piece already possesses that patina. It has clearly lived. Placed alone on a shelf, it does not need a flower to exist. But a bamboo branch or a seasonal iris would suit it perfectly.
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Features and care
Delivery and returns
Fast delivery
All our products are carefully stored in Paris and shipped within 1 to 2 business days.
Your order usually arrives within 48 hours in metropolitan France (Colissimo). Free shipping from €50.
No customs fees, no long wait: you enjoy Japanese quality with the speed of a local delivery.
30-day returns
You have 30 days from receipt to return an item. This period includes the 14-day legal withdrawal period.
For returns after 14 days, the item must be unused, unwashed, and in its original packaging. Return shipping costs are your responsibility, unless there is a defect or an error on our part.
Returns are to be arranged by email at leonard@dogou.fr.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the dragon motif painted or modelled?
It is modelled: each curve was built in the clay before firing, then picked out in a deep brown.
What is the crackle visible on the glaze?
It is kannyu, an intended effect that forms during rapid cooling of the kiln, when the glaze contracts faster than the stoneware.
Can I use it with flowers?
Yes, for cut flowers such as iris, peony or a plum branch, or on its own as a piece to contemplate.
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