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A beautifully coloured pair of Chinese porcelain 5 flying dragons bowls.
Hand decorated in brilliant enamels they feature dragons flying …
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A beautifully coloured pair of Chinese porcelain 5 flying dragons bowls.
Hand decorated in brilliant enamels they feature dragons flying in the heavens or clouds..
Qianlong style design with five clawed imperial multi coloured dragons interspersed with mauve, pink, blue and red clouds against a striking yellow ground.
Framed by pink and turquoise ruyi borders - all very auspicious.
Clawed dragon are highly symbolic:in Chinese tradition as 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. Very nice display pieces for the home.
Listed by East2West Furniture, Florida.
Vintage. Mid/Late 20th Century
Condition is very good with some typical flaws.
9" diameter x 2" tall. Stands for disply only.
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 2ʺH
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Enamel
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Hand painted, acceptable differences. Hand painted, acceptable differences. less
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