Art, Symbol & Imagination
A Japanese Crystal Ball on a Bronze Dragon
A bronze dragon curves upwards from an ornate base to hold a large translucent ball above its head. Fine spines, whiskers and claws enrich the Japanese stand.
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Photographer not identified. "A Japanese Crystal Ball on a Bronze Dragon" [editorial title]. In The Curious Lore of Precious Stones, George Frederick Kunz. Reading edition, undated edition. Source scan leaf 256. Lumitheca. /gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0595-0256
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Photographer not identified. A Japanese Crystal Ball on a Bronze Dragon. The Curious Lore of Precious Stones. Scan leaf 256. Lumitheca. https://lumitheca.com/gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0595-0256