Measurements: (stand and pole): 97" H x 17-1/2" W (each) (Lanterns): 33-1/2" H x 15-3/4" W (each)

Constructed in a square vase shaped body, with four post supporting the flared top with symmetrical splayed base. Decorated with many auspicious motifs, each having the monastery hat shaped cover, suspending four chain linked to the top. Hung further from a dragon head carved hands, leading to cylindrical straight post, set upon a prominent pedestal, with four shaped panels flanked over the post securing the balance. Both lantern post are ornately lacquered after an imperial example with all over decoration of dragons pursuing flaming pearls. Decorated wealthy with detailed dragons motif in various color chasing a flame pearl within fumes clouds, all reserved against vermillion-red lacquered ground, with plain ebony lacquered underside. The composition is sophisticated and the decoration colors are simply a feast for the eye. The main color of the cinnabar Vermillion-Red means happiness, while the Dragon in Chinese Symbols is power, royalty and a yang symbol.

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