Shoryu (昇龍) – Rising Dragon – Japanese Cast Bronze Art Vase – Signed - Copper - Sotaro Saegusa - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

This signed Japanese cast bronze vase features a striking "Shoryu" or Rising Dragon design, created by Sotaro Saegusa during the Shōwa period (1926-1989). The dragon is a prominent motif in East Asian art, widely symbolizing power, strength, and good fortune. Cast in copper-based bronze, the vase exemplifies sophisticated metal casting techniques used in Japan throughout the 20th century. Saegusa Sotaro’s work is recognized for combining traditional themes with high craftsmanship, producing vessels that are both functional and highly decorative. The Shōwa period saw a blend of modern and traditional artistic expressions in Japanese decorative arts. This vase reflects that spirit through its dynamic dragon motif, a symbol of auspicious energy, rendered in raised bronze relief with fine detailing and patination that enhances its visual depth.