A stunning pair of vintage Chinese petite porcelain vases featuring an allover stylized Chinese dragon chasing the flaming pearl motif, solid blue elephant head handles with eyes and attached rings. Beautiful detail!
The Chinese dragon is a benevolent creature in the Chinese culture and this representation is often interpreted as the representation of a celestial luminary, either the sun or the moon and the dragon's play is seen as an attempt to swallow the pearl, in order to bring on a solar or lunar eclipse.
- Set of two vases
- 9"H x 5"W
- Excellent vintage condition, no chips or cracks