Tibetan Temple Purple-Bronze Cloisonné Vases – Dragon-Ear Flower Pair (14")

This pair of old purple-bronze vases comes from a Tibetan temple collection and is richly cloisonné enameled with floral textures and fitted with dragon-ear handles. The purple-bronze alloy lends a subtle depth beneath the enamel, while the dragons at the shoulders introduce a protective, authoritative note.

Across the bodies, cloisonné wires form layered floral and scroll patterns, filled with color that has softened gently over time. The combination of jewel-toned enamel, dragon ears, and purple-toned bronze makes the pair feel both ceremonial and quietly lived-in—pieces that once stood as auspicious ornaments in a worship hall or important room.

In the modern home, they are best displayed together as a framing pair: on a console, sideboard, altar table, or mantel. They are striking left empty as sculptural objects, or with simple, tall branches that echo their verticality without hiding the decoration. Symbolically, they carry wealth, prosperity, and protection for the household.

Details

• Collection: Tibetan Temple Collection – old purple-bronze cloisonné
• Type: Pair of dragon-ear vases with floral-textured enamel
• Material: Purple-toned bronze with multi-color cloisonné and dragon handles
• Symbolism: Floral abundance, protective dragon energy, and auspicious presence
• Placement: As a pair on consoles, altar tables, mantels, or sideboards to frame key spaces