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Vase, Cloisonne with 3 toe dragons, black, ornate

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Vase, Cloisonne with dragons - black background, design with 3 toe dragons, blue and brown, engaged in combat. Historically, the dragon was the symbol of the Emperor of China. In the Zhou Dynasty, the 5-clawed dragon was assigned to the Son of Heaven, the 4-clawed dragon to the nobles (zhuhou, seigneur), and the 3-clawed dragon to the ministers (daifu). In the Qin Dynasty, the 5-clawed dragon was assigned to represent the Emperor while the 4-clawed and 3-clawed dragons were assigned to the commoners.
Size: H. 10" x L. 3.75"
Weight:12oz
Condition: very good, only minor age wear

very good, only minor age wear

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