What does a Chinese vase with a dragon mean?

A Chinese vase with a dragon typically means good fortune and prosperity. Throughout East Asia, the dragon is a symbol of luck. In China, the mythical beast is a common motif used in the designs of pottery, furniture and art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese vases.

Dragon Vase Pair

Meiji Bronze Dragon

Yellow Chinese Vases

Dragon Jar

Japanese Cloisonne Dragon And Phoenix

Blue And White Porcelain Dragon

Brass Chinese Dragon

Dragon Urn

Qing Dynasty Vase

A Fantastic Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise Ground Cloisonné Dragon Vases

$24,800 / set

A Fantastic Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise Ground Cloisonné Dragon Vases

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise Ground Cloisonné Dragon Vases.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Ceramic Beige Figural Dragon Vase Form Table Lamps - a Pair

$1,600 / set

Antique Japanese Ceramic Beige Figural Dragon Vase Form Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Japanese Ceramic & Brass Beige Figural Dragon Vase Form Table Lamps with Applied Decoration on all Sides - a Pair.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases with Dragon and Gods

$1,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases with Dragon and Gods

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Song Dynasty porcelain olive green vases decorated with gods around the vase and flying dragon on top of each vase.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases with Dragon and Gods

$2,280Sale Price / set|20% Off

Song Dynasty, A Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases with Dragon and Gods

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Song Dynasty Chinese porcelain olive green vases decorated with gods around the vase and flying dragon on top of each vase.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Eugène Rousseau pair of colored vases, gilted dragons Escalier de Cristal c.1874

$51,193

Eugène Rousseau pair of colored vases, gilted dragons Escalier de Cristal c.1874

Located in Paris, FR

An exceptionally rare and elegant pair of vases consists of two inclined ovoid urns with inclusions of gold leaf and decoration treated in the "chalcedony" effect.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Glass

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Parcel-Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases, Early 19th Century

$2,800 / set

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Parcel-Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases, Early 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of well cast and dramatic Japanese parcel gilt bronze dragon vases, Edo period, early 19th century.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Dragon Vase Pair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dragon vase pair for your home. Each dragon vase pair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dragon vase pair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each dragon vase pair bearing Art Nouveau or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Copeland, Gagneau Paris and Jingfa each produced at least one beautiful dragon vase pair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Dragon Vase Pair?

A dragon vase pair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $139 and the highest can go for as much as $38,260.

Questions About Dragon Vase Pair

What does a Chinese vase with a dragon mean?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Chinese vase with a dragon typically means good fortune and prosperity. Throughout East Asia, the dragon is a symbol of luck. In China, the mythical beast is a common motif used in the designs of pottery, furniture and art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese vases.