St Petersburg, FL
Super Seller
Details
- Dimensions
- 13.75ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 13.75ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Enamel
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Very good. Very good. less
- Description
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A beautiful Chinese porcelain 9 flying dragons charger hand decorated in brilliant enamels.
Qianlong style design featuring nine five clawed … more A beautiful Chinese porcelain 9 flying dragons charger hand decorated in brilliant enamels.
Qianlong style design featuring nine five clawed imperial multi coloured dragons interspersed with mauve, pink, blue and white flowers against a striking yellow ground. Framed by ruyi and scrolled/ivy and pink and turquoise ruyi borders - all very auspicious.
Nine 5 clawed dragon are highly symbolic: nine is a divine number in Chinese tradition, the dragon is composed of nine animals.
The dragon has long been associated with benevolence and fertility as a being who brought rain to the people, and has come to symbolize strength, protection, happiness and goodness.
The imperial power first claimed the dragon as a symbol for the emperor in the Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) when rulers looked to bring good fortune to their lands. As early as the Tang dynasty (618-907), the dragon motif became a symbol of power as an integral part of the emperor's robe.
Hallmarked on the underside red as shown. A very nice display piece for the home.
Listed by East2West Furniture.
Vintage. Mid 20th Century
Condition is very good with some typical glaze loss and manufacturing flaws.
13 3/4" diameter x 2 3/4" tall.
4.4 pounds less
St Petersburg, FL
Super Seller
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