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Attractive group of three antique Chinese cloisonné enameldragon vases, consisting of a matched pair of larger baluster/bottle-form vasesand one smaller coordinating vase.
The larger matched pair features a deep black enamel grounddensely decorated with gilt-wire cloud scrolls and large yellow dragonspursuing flaming pearls. Turquoise ruyi borders, colorful foliate andlotus-style decoration, wave/lappet borders, and gilt/brass-colored rims andfeet complete the design.
The smaller vase has closely related Chinese cloisonnédragon and cloud decoration and complements the pair, although it differssomewhat in form and decorative details and should be considered a coordinatingpiece rather than an exact third member of the matched pair.
Based on the construction, decorative style, wirework andcomparable examples, the group is most consistent with early-20th-centuryChinese cloisonné, approximately circa 1910–1930 / Republic period.
Measurements:
Large matched pair:
- Height: approximately 9.25 in each
- Maximum diameter: approximately 5 in each
- Weight: approximately 1 lb each
Smaller vase:
- Height: approximately 5 in
- Maximum diameter: approximately 3.5 in
- Weight: approximately 9 oz
The pieces are unmarked.
A very decorative early Chinese cloisonné group displayingparticularly well together.
