Pair of Vintage Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Meiping Vases With Xuande Mark

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Description

An impressive pair of large-scale Chinese porcelain Meiping (plum) vases featuring a striking, classic Chinoiserie aesthetic. These sturdily potted vessels … Read more An impressive pair of large-scale Chinese porcelain Meiping (plum) vases featuring a striking, classic Chinoiserie aesthetic. These sturdily potted vessels feature high, rounded shoulders, a short waisted neck, and a lipped rim. They are boldly hand-painted in vibrant shades of cobalt blue with a classic "reserve white" technique against a glossy background.
Design & Symbolism
The body of each vase is dominated by an animated, powerful four-clawed imperial dragon undulating across a sparsely clouded sky above turbulent sea waves. The dragon is a traditional symbol of strength, prosperity, and authority. The neck is framed by clean double blue ringlets, while the shoulders prominently bear a horizontal, six-character underglaze blue Xuande reign mark (大明宣德年製). Geometric lappet bands frame the base to balance the dynamic movement of the central pattern.
Styling Note
With their grand proportions and timeless blue-and-white palette, this pair serves as magnificent floor or tabletop statement pieces, perfect for framing a console table, anchoring a fireplace mantel, or elevating a grand entryway.

Details & Specifications

• Styles: Chinoiserie, Traditional Chinese, Ming Style
• Category: Decor → Vessels & Vases
• Materials: Porcelain, Cobalt Underglaze
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations. See less