THREE BRONZE ORNAMENTS

Description:

China or Vietnam, Qing Dynasty
H. 14-28 cm, B. 23-55 cm, T. ca. 1-2,5 cm
The ornaments representing a pair of dragons chasing the flaming pearl and curling amidst cloud formations with their heads raised displaying bulging eyes, horns and pricked ears, their elongated bodies with five-clawed feet and a long swaying tail, both dragons facing the flaming pearl.
Former European private collection, assembled prior to 2007 - Minor wear, mounted on wood bases, partly slightly chipped