Pair of Chinese vases with dragons. Chinese School. 19th century. Patinated bronze. A pair of hu-shaped Chinese vases, richly ornamented with high-relief motifs of ascending dragons, symbols of power, strength, and imperial protection. The surface features incised decoration of geometric patterns and floral bands that envelop the lower and middle portions of each vase, accentuating the verticality of the serpentine figures. The meticulously sculpted dragons cling to the belly of the vessel with great dynamism, displaying undulating bodies and open jaws that emphasize their mythological energy. The execution reveals a mastery of volume and an expressiveness rooted in symbolism linked to Chinese ritual art, especially that of the late Qing dynasty. These pieces, more than decorative elements, evoke the spiritual dimension of the dragon in the Eastern cultural imagination. Dimensions: 26 × 16 × 16 cm.
