Pair of Vintage Porcelain Brush Washers With Iron Red Dragon on Black Ground

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This is a matched pair of striking vintage porcelain vessels, crafted in the classic form of a brush washer with … Read more This is a matched pair of striking vintage porcelain vessels, crafted in the classic form of a brush washer with a gently rounded, dome-like body. Each piece features a dramatic, glossy black ground heavily decorated with vibrant polychrome enamels. The dominant motif is a large, dynamic dragon rendered in a bright, mottled iron-red, winding across the body with detailed scales and expressive features. The background is densely filled with stylized, scrolling green and turquoise lotus leaves and red floral blossoms. The top opening has a white glazed rim, and the interior is glazed in white. The flat base is unglazed with a slightly yellowish tint and bears a blue reign mark in the center. These pieces make excellent decorative accents for a desk or display shelf.

Dimensions (Per Vessel):

Height: 10 cm (approx. 3.94 inches)

Belly Diameter: 10.2 cm (approx. 4.02 inches)

Maker's Mark:
The base of each vessel features a six-character mark in underglaze blue, arranged in two vertical columns within a double circle. The characters read "大清雍正年製" (Da Qing Yongzheng Nian Zhi), which translates to "Made in the Yongzheng Period of the Great Qing." Note: As is common with vintage decorative pieces, this mark is likely apocryphal and serves as a tribute to the classic imperial style. See less