19th century, large circular bronze basin has a ruyi border at the foot and radiating circles along the upper body, rim has key motif, wrapping along the edge of the basin is a large four clawed dragon with long whiskers, the basin is raised on a tiered hexagonal shaped base cast in relief with lotus blossoms in shaped reserves.

Basin 39 1/2 in., 42 in. diameter

From the Estate Of Anne Morningstar Huberth, Southern Pines

Photograph of the consignor's great grandmother and grandmother at their home in Japan, and a photograph of her great grandfather produced by the Hastings studio in Boston, Massachusetts. The photographs are not included in this lot.

For a similar fountain, see Bonhams, London, 19 October 2021, Lot 383. Also see a similar fountain sold in The Historic Chinqua Penn Auction at Leland Little Auctions in 2012, Lot 661.

The dragon is in separate pieces and has wear and loss, including one leg; overall nice patina to the fountain and expected wear and coloring from being outside; currently non-operational.