Rare Antique Japanese Awaji Meiji Period Turquoise Pottery Dragon Bottle Vase

A very unusual Meiji Period (1868-1912) Turquoise bottle or gourd vase with a stunning deep turquoise drip glaze and entwined 3 clawed dragon around the neck.

Measures 21cm x 9cm

Exceptionally good condition overall with  very slight age wear to the unglazed under rim base. Please see photos.