A MASSIVE PAIR OF TURQUOISE GROUND VASES AND COVERS, GUANGXU/XUANTONG PERIOD (1875-1911)
A MASSIVE PAIR OF TURQUOISE GROUND VASES AND COVERS
GUANGXU/XUANTONG PERIOD (1875-1911)
Each faceted vase enameled front and back with a large, scaly, writhing dragon shown amidst white peonies growing from leafy grisaille branches, yellow ground borders above and below, smaller serpents on the neck, the domed cover decorated to match and surmounted by a gilt knop in the form of the deity Guanyin seated
40 ¼ in. (102.2 cm.) high
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A MASSIVE PAIR OF TURQUOISE GROUND VASES AND COVERS
GUANGXU/XUANTONG PERIOD (1875-1911)
Each faceted vase enameled front and back with a large, scaly, writhing dragon shown amidst white peonies growing from leafy grisaille branches, yellow ground borders above and below, smaller serpents on the neck, the domed cover decorated to match and surmounted by a gilt knop in the form of the deity Guanyin seated
40 ¼ in. (102.2 cm.) high