{"product_id":"pair-of-chinese-yellow-ground-dragon-phoenix-cloisonne-style-meiping-vases","title":"Pair of Chinese Yellow-Ground Dragon \u0026 Phoenix Cloisonné-Style Meiping Vases","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A striking pair of Chinese porcelain meiping vases, brilliantly enameled in vibrant famille jaune (yellow-ground) palette with high-relief detailing. The surface features alternating five-clawed imperial dragons and phoenix birds, each encased in ruyi-shaped medallions bordered by waves of turquoise blue enamel representing celestial waters.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Executed in raised enamel (molded sgraffito) technique, the design captures the imperial symbolism of yin and yang — dragon (male, Heaven) and phoenix (female, Earth) — signifying harmony and royal virtue. The cobalt lotus blossoms, scrolling tendrils, and auspicious clouds underscore the association with long life and prosperity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n The yellow ground, reserved historically for the emperor, combined with the seal script reign mark below the shoulder, suggests this pair was produced as 20th-century homage to the Kangxi or Qianlong court cloisonné enamel style, likely Republic period (1912-1949)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Form: Meiping (梅瓶)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Motifs: Imperial dragon, phoenix, lotus, ruyi medallions\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Ground: Famille jaune with turquoise and cobalt enamels\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Mark: Seal script apocryphal Qianlong reign mark\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Period: Republic era\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Height: approx. 17\"\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Condition: Excellent preservation with fine craquelure and minor glaze wear consistent with age; bases unglazed.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n ✨ Hand-enameled imperial yellow \u0026amp; turquoise cloisonné-style glaze\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🐉 Dragon \u0026amp; phoenix duality - symbol of cosmic balance\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🎨 Raised enamel texture - luminous under natural light\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🏺 Pair form ideal for console, altar, or mantel display\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Spirit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463862743172,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5257\/7156\/files\/10_002a64cc-f639-4567-ade1-14f0e63ee3d2.jpg?v=1783231539","url":"https:\/\/antiquespirit.online\/products\/pair-of-chinese-yellow-ground-dragon-phoenix-cloisonne-style-meiping-vases","provider":"Antique Spirit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}