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Multicolored Prunus Vases with the Patterns of Dragons, Happiness and Longevity Produced in the Early Period of the Republic of China (20th century) - CIMB-CAP-2203-018 & 019

Multicolored Prunus Vases with the Patterns of Dragons, Happiness and Longevity Produced in the Early Period of the Republic of China (20th century) - CIMB-CAP-2203-018 & 019

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Size: CIMB-CAP-2203-018: 26cm (Width) 26.2cm (Depth) 42cm (Height); CIMB-CAP-2203-019: 26.3cm (Width) 25.9cm (Depth) 42.2cm (Height)
Created date: Feb 23, 2026
Collection: Heritage Series
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CIMB-CAP-2203-018

DIMENSIONS: 26cm (Width) 26.2cm (Depth) 42cm (Height)

The vase has a high profile, short neck and broad shoulders. The long body gradually shrinks till the short and rounded foot followed by a sand outer bottom. The off-white ceramic body is covered by a thick, beige glaze. This item also has rough cracks and overglaze colors. Patterns throughout the vase aren’t layered. Instead, it’s full of colorful flowers against a background of blue. In the white panels, you can see five-clawed golden dragons.

The colorful clouds and the red glaze set off the vigorous and powerful bearing of the flying dragons who open their mouths wide to bare fangs and glare furiously. The left forepaw stretches forward, while the right one extends rearward, sharp and pointed. Painted incisively and vividly, the dragons are flying in the sky.

Additionally, coupled with the pattern of ruyi, the dragons, in vibrant colors, have a strong mien. Specifically, multicolored plum vases are rarely seen. Even more rare are five-clawed dragons. Most dragons on a prunus vase are three- or four-clawed, while five-clawed dragons are a rarity. As we all know, dragons are a symbol in legends and myths created by the laboring people from their long living practice. Along with social development, however, dragons gradually became an embodiment of feudal emperors. The pattern of dragon had been exclusive to feudal emperors and rarely used in the folk, since the Song and Yuan dynasties. Artworks were no exception. For example, it was stipulated that only a Mongolian could wear clothes with the pattern of dragon in the Yuan dynasty. The stipulation turned stricter after the Ming dynasty. The art of dragon patterns evolved to a distinct characteristic of the times. Five claws indicate dragons, while four claws indicate boas. Robes with five-clawed dragons were called the dragon robes, while those with four-clawed dragons, the boa robes. Nonetheless, the dragon originated in the realm of folk art, which is difficult to monopolize. Despite the repeated orders of emperors, varied dragon patterns could still be found in the folk. That’s why there are three-, four- and five-clawed dragon patterns. The dragons on this prunus vase are five-clawed.

Market price: USD13,000-25,900

CIMB-CAP-2203-019

26.3cm (Width) 25.9cm (Depth) 42.2cm (Height)

The vase has a high profile, short neck and broad shoulders. The long body gradually shrinks till the short and rounded foot followed by a sand outer bottom. The off-white ceramic body is covered by a thick, beige glaze. This item also has rough cracks and overglaze colors. Patterns throughout the vase aren’t layered. Instead, it’s full of colorful flowers against a background of blue. In the white panels, you can see five-clawed golden dragons.

The colorful clouds and the red glaze set off the vigorous and powerful bearing of the flying dragons who open their mouths wide to bare fangs and glare furiously. The left forepaw stretches forward, while the right one extends rearward, sharp and pointed. Painted incisively and vividly, the dragons are flying in the sky.

Additionally, coupled with the pattern of ruyi, the dragons, in vibrant colors, have a strong mien. Specifically, multicolored plum vases are rarely seen. Even more rare are five-clawed dragons. Most dragons on a prunus vase are three- or four-clawed, while five-clawed dragons are a rarity. As we all know, dragons are a symbol in legends and myths created by the laboring people from their long living practice. Along with social development, however, dragons gradually became an embodiment of feudal emperors. The pattern of dragon had been exclusive to feudal emperors and rarely used in the folk, since the Song and Yuan dynasties. Artworks were no exception. For example, it was stipulated that only a Mongolian could wear clothes with the pattern of dragon in the Yuan dynasty. The stipulation turned stricter after the Ming dynasty. The art of dragon patterns evolved to a distinct characteristic of the times. Five claws indicate dragons, while four claws indicate boas. Robes with five-clawed dragons were called the dragon robes, while those with four-clawed dragons, the boa robes. Nonetheless, the dragon originated in the realm of folk art, which is difficult to monopolize. Despite the repeated orders of emperors, varied dragon patterns could still be found in the folk. That’s why there are three-, four- and five-clawed dragon patterns. The dragons on this prunus vase are five-clawed.

Market price: USD13,000-25,900


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