Japanese patinated bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), having narrow neck over tapered disk-form body, with raised dragon grasping glass ball, approx 9.5"h, 4.25"diam, 3lbs **Provenance: from a California collection**

9.4.24-In my opinion regarding LOT: 1331-The vase stand sturdy, the dragon is securely attached, however moves slightly on the neck,  I note some spotting, light pitting, variation to patina, and light wear to the patina, surface wear and some small nicks/ abrasions along lower body edge, there is some color?/variation at top neck, see image, I am unsure what this is, however it does not react to UV light, the ball is attached and does not appear to be removable 

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