A Pair of Chinese Bronze Temple Jars with Dragons

Early 20th century, dragons in high relief chasing a flaming pearl meet in the lower body of these vases, a dragon in high relief snakes up the neck of the vase, Buddhist motifs are incised into the body and neck of the jar, the underside has a six raised relief Chinese characters within a circle.

10 in.

Estate of the Late Dr. Robert Hogan Gaskins Jr., of Greenville and Jacksonville, NC. Dr. Gaskins, a beloved dentist, curated a lifetime's collection of antiques and silver in his custom Williamsburg style home.

Some scuff marks; white marks to areas around the body; some dirt and residue in crevices; some nicks and minor areas of loss to the high relief decoration.