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Massive 18" Chinese enamelled porcelain dragon and phoenix charger, a five colour charger, white glazed ground. The scalloped and dentate …
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Massive 18" Chinese enamelled porcelain dragon and phoenix charger, a five colour charger, white glazed ground. The scalloped and dentate rim is outlined in blue trim lines, and banded with blue, red and green flowers and leafy vines. The rim design is repeated on the interior with finely detailed burgundy peonies and the magnificent green dragon and phoenix can be seen battling it out in the heavens.
This is a finely painted five clawed imperial dragon and a magnificent phoenix.
The carved, traditional Chinese wood plate stand is included.
Double ring foot rims on underside with light blue double circle mark, and six character reign mark inside, with four long life symbols on the sides.
Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi - "Great Qing dynasty Kangxi Period Make". Mark. Date probably first decades of the 20th Century,
Listed by East2West Furniture Florida.
Dia 18". H3".
In Chinese culture, the dragon and phoenix fighting or battling is not a symbol of enmity, but rather a dynamic, energetic depiction of Yin and Yang in perfect balance. While they are frequently shown as lovers or harmonious partners, their "fight" represents the interplay of opposing forces that create harmony and prosperity.
The dragon represents Yang (masculine, power, authority, strength), while the phoenix represents Yin (feminine, grace, beauty, virtue). When they "fight," it represents the struggle and ultimate unity required to make a partnership (or the universe) work.
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- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 3ʺD × 18ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Enamel
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Very good, no chips or cracks. Very good, no chips or cracks. less
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