Early 20th Century Chinese Enameled Porcelain Lid Covered Footed Vases in Multicolor with Dragon Handles- a Pair

Description

Ming-Style Pair of decorative Chinese enameled porcelain four-faceted covered vases; chilong (dragon) handles; figural and landscape motifs; with original lids … more Ming-Style Pair of decorative Chinese enameled porcelain four-faceted covered vases; chilong (dragon) handles; figural and landscape motifs; with original lids with fu dog / temple lion Figural finials: 22" x 7 1/2" x 6 1/2" (larger, approx.) Each has a weight of approx 12 lbs with their lids on. Condition: general wear, frits, pits, minor losses.

Place these Chinese decorative vases on any entry table or sofa tables to create a high caliber look.

The Ming dynasty (January 23, 1368–April 25, 1644), officially the Great Ming, was an imperial dynasty of China founded by the peasant rebel leader Zhu Yuanzhang (known posthumously as Emperor Taizu). It succeeded the Yuan dynasty and preceded the short-lived Shun dynasty, which was in turn succeeded by the Qing dynasty. At its height, the Ming dynasty had a population of at least 160 million people, but some assert that the population could actually have been as large as 200 million.

The Ming dynasty saw a huge growth in China’s population and general economic prosperity. However the Ming emperors were dogged with the same problems of previous regimes and collapsed with the invasion of the Manchus.

During the dynasty, the Great Wall of China was completed. It also saw the construction of the Forbidden City, the imperial residence in Beijing. The period is also known for its blue-and-white Ming porcelains. less