A pair of late 19th century famille rose vases with flower and dragon pattern (Qing Dynasty Guangxu mark), the pair of vases has a fine lustrous texture and distinct lines. It has a long slender neck with slanting shoulders and round body, with a Qing Dynasty Guang Xu period mark in red on the bottom of each vase. The bodies are covered in famille rose with flower patterns. The neck and shoulders are circled by a varved dragon in red glaze and golden outlines. The dragon oriented as if it's making an upward motion. People can find that they are a perfect pair if they put two vases together. Two dragons are facing each other, and both have a red pearl under their head, presenting 'FlaMing pearl chasing of two dragons' with auspicious meaning. These small but well preserved of pair vases are an excellent choice for the collection of the room display, height 10.5 cm, depth 6.5 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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