Imperial

Dragon 祥龍 Ming Dynasty 明 33001E Vase 花瓶 , 27cm x 7.5cm x H35cm 33000 Vase, Small 小花瓶 , 13.5cm x 4cm x H17.5cm

33001

Symbolising imperial authority, the Chinese dragon motif is reserved for the emperor in ancient China. The Chinese dragon is seen on palaces and tombs as well as in paintings. A celestial guardian, the dragon represents the east and the element of wood in Chinese astrology. The Ming dynasty porcelain vase displays a three-claw Chinese dragon amidst the patterns of lotus flowers. The powerful stance of the dragon contrasts vividly with the massiveness of the vase. The grace and power of the three-clawed Chinese dragon is recreated in a vase, which is available in two sizes.

祥龍是皇權的象徵，其紋飾在古代屬於中國帝王專用，常見於宮 殿陵墓，以及繪畫作品。龍主東方，五行屬木，被視為天上的守 護者。

明朝瓷器花瓶上有三爪祥龍，更有蓮花環繞。祥龍展現皇者之姿， 與花瓶偌大的體型成鮮明對比。典雅優美而又氣勢攝人的三爪祥龍 圖案，被用以裝點分為大小兩款的花瓶。

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