Pair of Vintage Chinese Etched Brass Vases

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Pair of Vintage Chinese Etched Brass Vases. Mid 20th Century. The central design features the Imperial Dragon, which in Chinese … Read more Pair of Vintage Chinese Etched Brass Vases. Mid 20th Century. The central design features the Imperial Dragon, which in Chinese culture represents power, strength, and good luck. In addition to the dragon, the vases is decorated with traditional floral patterns, cloud scrolls, and foliate borders. Made of solid brass featuring a hallmark stamp on the base.

Translation:
年製 (Nián Zhì) - Period of
宣德 (Xuande) - Referring to the Xuande Emperor 1426-1435
大明 (Da Ming) - Great Ming (dynasty)

Although the mark claims to be from the 15th-century Ming Dynasty, it was a common practice in later periods by artisans (especially the late 19th and 20th centuries) to add famous reign marks as a tribute to the styles of the past. See less