Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Buddhist Utensil Five Dragons Imperial Alms Bowl
China, decorated with dragons, against a black ground with auspicious cloud pattern, four-character mark on base. Stands 2 7/8' - Diameter of 10. Circa: 20th century or earlier Seal Mark: Ming Dynasty. An early 20th-century Chinese cloisonne alms bowl, depicting five imperial dragons roaring with open jaws, as they guarded three wisdom pearls among an elaborate motif of stylized clouds.
Marked on the bottom of the alms bowl in a rectangular cachet in Jingtai blue, four Chinese character inscription. It has some natural imperfections and flaws with minor tarnishing to the metal. All items are examined and every attempt is made to describe them completely and accurately. However, most items are antique/vintage, and by virtue of their age will not be perfect.
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The item "Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Buddhist Utensil Five Dragons Imperial Alms Bowl" is in sale since Monday, March 9, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Figurines & Statues". The seller is "p-b-antiques" and is located in Fernandina Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: 1900-1940
- Primary Material: Cloisonne
- Theme: Dragon