A LARGE 'DRAGON' CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE AND COVER. Japan, Meiji period, height 39.5 cm. Polychrome decoration of a pair of expressive, coiling dragons on a light yellow ground. The shoulder and lid are decorated with a cloth-imitating dιcor adorned with medallions. * The full tax is charged on this item marked * in the auction catalogue, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum of the bid price plus the surcharge for those items. The VAT will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration. ------------------------------------------------- LARGE CLOISONNE COVER VASE. Japan, Meiji period, h 39.5 cm. Ovoid, on three legs. Polychrome decoration of a pair of writhing dragons on a light yellow ground. Shoulder and lid decorated with a cloth imitating decoration with a multitude of medallions. Spherical knob. This object marked with * (asterisk) is fully subject to VAT, i.e. VAT will be charged on the hammer price plus surcharge for these objects. Buyers who present a legally stamped export declaration will receive a refund of the VAT.