Qing Dynasty Chinese Silver Dragon Vase

A Chinese silver spill or posy vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century,…
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A Chinese silver spill or posy vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, character marks only, the slightly swollen body with crimped trumpet neck and rim, three long, buttress style dragons the heads serving as feet, another dragon to the rim, finely decorated throughout with vegetal motifs in relief to three shaped, reserves on a matted ground, similarly decorated to the neck, marks underside, silver weight 219 graduated height 18.5 cm

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

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