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Pair Chinese Dragon Fish Glazed Porcelain Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th-20th Century

About the Item

A fantastic pair of Chinese molded and glazed biscuit porcelain vases with leaping dragon fish or makara, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. The vases of baluster form, each molded in high relief with a pair of dragon fish, also known as makara, leaping up the sides, a stream of water spewing from their mouths. The foot of the vase decorated with crashing waves, the neck with a cloud design. An apocryphal Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi impressed mark to the underside. The vases crafted from a fine biscuit porcelain and glazed in muted tones of yellow, turquoise green, and aubergine. Ex. Christie's, NY.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. With one firing crack to the foot of one vase and some minor kiln adhesion to the body, as seen in photos. No chips, cracks or repairs noted.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894713704461

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