Soup Tureen with Platter and Lid
Description
Subject Matter:
This soup tureen is decocrated with two pairs of dragons entertaining with firing jewels among auspicious clouds. A matching lid also depicts four dragons. The theme of dragons playing with a jewel appear ubiquitously on textiles, porcelains, lacquer wares as well as other forms of decorative arts. It conveys the wish for happiness and good fortune.
Physical Description:
Porcelain blue and white covered soup tureen with platter depicting dragons and clouds.
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