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Dragon Fish Japan. Edo period 5'3’’ x 34’’ x 17’’ - 160cm x 86cm x 43cm A splendid model of a Shachihoko, an enormous roof decoration well cast in bronze, with a dragon head with bushy eyebrows and whiskers, flared nostrils, a spiny dorsal fin and 4 large pectoral fins. His body with the scales of a carp and a large flared tail fin. Originally gilded overall, this impressive beast would have adorned the gable end of a splendid castle, temple or Samurai home. Now, with remnants of gilding to the scales and a good green weathered patina.  Note: Shachihoko were thought to provide protection against fire, as they were attributed with the power to control rain. Brandt Asian Art

William Moorcroft, Persian bottle with green-on-green flowers, c. 1912-1914 x

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The Rotten Cherry dress by Dilara Findikoglu s/s (2026)

Sisson's "Beauties of Sherwood Forest." - 1888 - via Internet Archive

from The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

nautilus reading lamp by tiffany glass and decorating company, new york city, united states c. 1899-1902.