{"product_id":"rare-edo-japanese-dragon-fish-brass-lock-1800s-ryugyo-antique-with-key","title":"Rare Edo Japanese Dragon Fish Brass Lock 1800s Ryugyo Antique with Key","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eOwn a truly extraordinary piece of Japanese history with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eauthentic Edo–Meiji period brass lock\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted in Japan during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e1800s\u003c\/strong\u003e and designed in the rare and highly symbolic form of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eRyūgyo (龍魚) — the legendary Dragon-Fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eIn Japanese mythology, the Dragon-Fish represents the sacred transformation of the koi carp into a dragon after overcoming powerful currents—a symbol deeply associated with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e🪷 Perseverance\u003cbr data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e🪷 Transformation\u003cbr data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e🪷 Protection of wealth\u003cbr data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e🪷 Spiritual ascension\u003cbr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e🪷 Success through hardship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eReserved for important merchant families, temple storehouses, shrine boxes, and high-value \u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003etansu chests\u003c\/strong\u003e, locks of this quality were designed not only for security but also as protective talismans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eThis exceptional antique showcases master-level \u003cstrong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003elate Edo metalwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring deeply hand-carved overlapping scales, dramatic dragon-head terminals, and heavy hand-forged brass construction. The piece retains its beautiful untouched patina developed naturally over more than 150 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eEven more remarkable, this set remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003efully functional\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e✨ Original forged key\u003cbr data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e✨ Original internal locking bar\u003cbr data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e✨ Working locking mechanism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eFinding a complete Ryūgyo lock with original components is exceptionally rare—even within Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003e✨ This piece was acquired directly from an official \u003cstrong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eJapanese Government Antique Auction\u003c\/strong\u003e, guaranteeing authenticity, provenance, and collectible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003esamurai artifacts, tansu hardware, temple antiques, Japanese mythology, or museum-quality Asian metalwork.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dghcdk\" data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e✅ Product Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003e✅ Authentic Japanese Edo–Meiji period lock\u003cbr data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e✅ Dating to the 1800s\u003cbr data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003e✅ Rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003eRyūgyo (Dragon-Fish)\u003c\/strong\u003e mythological design\u003cbr data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e✅ Symbol of protection, prosperity, and transformation\u003cbr data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e✅ Includes original forged key\u003cbr data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003e✅ Includes original locking bar\u003cbr data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e✅ Fully functional working mechanism\u003cbr data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003e✅ Hand-forged solid brass construction\u003cbr data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003e✅ Exceptional hand-carved scale detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003e✅ Natural untouched antique patina\u003cbr data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003e✅ Used on merchant tansu, shrine boxes \u0026amp; temple storage\u003cbr data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003e✅ Museum-grade Japanese metalwork\u003cbr data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003e✅ Direct from Japanese Government Antique Auction\u003cbr data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e✅ Extremely rare complete surviving set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8pw79p\" data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003eAdditional Information About This Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"amy42w\" data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yndzqi\" data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003eLate Edo – Early Meiji Period\u003cbr data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003e(circa 1850–1880)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15b8vxz\" data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2969\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2987\"\u003eHand-forged brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dqmbgu\" data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eRyūgyo (Dragon-Fish \/ 龍魚)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yfmar7\" data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3128\"\u003e• Original forged key\u003cbr data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003e• Original internal locking bar\u003cbr data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003e• Original brass lock body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"u8pjd2\" data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3147\"\u003eOriginal Use:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3210\"\u003eMerchant tansu chests, shrine boxes, temple storage, valuables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1oagjbj\" data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3226\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003eExcellent antique condition for over 150 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003e• Beautiful untouched natural patina\u003cbr data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003e• Minor wear consistent with authentic age\u003cbr data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003e• Mechanism remains functional\u003cbr data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003e• Never aggressively polished\u003cbr data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3446\"\u003e• No modern replacement parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3551\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3556\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12ps0km\" data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3734\"\u003eDuring the Edo and Meiji periods, decorative locks were more than security devices—they represented status, protection, and spiritual symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3889\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3764\"\u003eRyūgyo (Dragon-Fish)\u003c\/strong\u003e is among the rarest motifs, inspired by the ancient East Asian legend of the koi ascending the waterfall to become a dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3937\"\u003eThis made such locks especially desirable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"4029\"\u003e🏯 Merchant families\u003cbr data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"3962\"\u003e🏯 Temple guardians\u003cbr data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"3984\"\u003e🏯 Shrine treasures\u003cbr data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4006\"\u003e🏯 Samurai households\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4082\"\u003eA true symbol of prosperity and spiritual strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xcvv27\" data-start=\"4474\" data-end=\"4516\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4477\" data-end=\"4516\"\u003e📢 Important Shipping Policy Update\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4518\" data-end=\"4714\"\u003eTo ensure safe delivery, we currently ship one item per order only.\u003cbr data-start=\"4585\" data-end=\"4588\"\u003eOrders with multiple items may be canceled and refunded. 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