Large Chinese Porcelain Red Floor Gu

Description

Chinese porcelain red floor gu, finel formed, with a wide convex waist and a vibrant, red and white, glazed exterior … more Chinese porcelain red floor gu, finel formed, with a wide convex waist and a vibrant, red and white, glazed exterior and a white, glazed interior and inset base. A large band of chevrons bracketed by red and white circles decorates the top of the neck below the rim. Four, stylized, Denglong, dragon heads, breathing fire, on a pebbled ground, are quartered on the convex waist, bracketed by wide dotted bands. Very large, ornate, Ru Yi lappets, accented with cloud and thunder meanders, chevrons and dentils, encircle the vase above and below the waist. A Kangxi, unmarked, double circle is glazed to the inset base. Circa Republic of China era, no later than mid century.

Denglong dragon: Legend has it that Denglong is one of the sons of the Dragon King, and has the habit of guarding. It symbolises sending the will of heaven to humans, and delivering the conditions of the people to the heavens. There is also legend that says Avalokiteśvara rides on a Denglong, thus the name Chaotianhou. In Accounts of Marvels (simplified Chinese: 述异记; traditional Chinese: 述異記), it recounts Denglong as a creature from East China Sea, it can eat the brains of dragons, hover in mid-air, and is very fierce. When it is in a fight with another dragon, it spews flames for few dozens of feet, and defeats that dragon. It helps to drive away evil from its owner, defends against ill-meaning wishes, takes away bad fortune, and gathers and guards wealth.

Please also see the companion piece, a wide guanyinzun of the same design,

https://www.chairish.com/product/17545252/chinese-porcelain-wide-guanyinzun

free matching stand for this gu, plus 10% off your total (if not previously discounted), if both are purchased on the same invoice. Combined shipping available with this offer. less