Vase 1820

This small, black-lacquered vase, decorated with a silver dragon amidst swirling clouds, was created in 1820 by the Japanese artist Eiraku Hozen (1795-1854). This example of Edo-period Japanese art is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The intricate silver design and the iconic dragon motif are characteristic of Hozen’s work and a testament to the skill and artistry of Japanese lacquerware.