DESCRIPTION: Chinese cloisonne vase featuring a light beige ground color, decorated with a Chinese dragon motif depicted chasing a flaming pearl, which is known as the "flaming pearl of wisdom" or "dragon's pearl." This symbolizes spiritual energy, wisdom, prosperity, power, and immortality. The pearl is thought to represent the moon, which in turn symbolizes yin energy, while the dragon symbolizes yang energy. Together, they represent the harmonious balance of yin and yang, which is central to many aspects of Chinese philosophy and culture. With gilt metal rim. On a carved wooden base.
CIRCA: 20th Century
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: H: 7" W: 4 1/4"
CONDITION: Good overall condition, with minor rusting sing on the bottom rim.
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