The vase has a round belly tapering upwards to a wide neck, resting on a high foot. The handles of the vase are a pair of Chinese lions with their heads turned outward. There is a symbolic image of a Chinese dragon on the decorative strip.
China, Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty, 14th - 16th century
Height 29 cm, dia. 17 cm.
Made of bronze which, due to oxidation, has become brittle and brittle.
The Chinese lion (also known as the dog Foo) is, according to Chinese beliefs, a symbol of dignity and power, protecting against evil forces, and defending the law. A pair of Chinese lions were placed as guards, they were in front of entrances to temples, tombs or state buildings.
= "color: # 000000;">The Chinese dragon is a symbol of the power that brings good luck in Chinese culture. The dragon is also the lord of rain and water, strongly associated with this element.
Vase condition: crack in the foot and damage due to the brittleness and cleavage of the bronze, which has oxidized over several hundred years.
