Antique Chinese Crackle-Glazed Vase – Applied Green Dragon with Loop Handles (c.1880–1910) Mabie Todd 5x5cm - Perhaps a ceremonial

5x5cm - Perhaps a ceremonial axe with the head of a Chinese Mythical creature carved into it

with naturalistic stance and pleasing symmetry when displayed together

featuring circular abalone shell panels set within an intricately pierced openwork frame

🔎 Condition: Excellent vintage condition with fine crazing consistent with age

and housings intact

Antique Chinese Crackle-Glazed Vase – Applied Green Dragon with Loop Handles (c.1880–1910) Mabie Todd 5x5cm - Perhaps a ceremonialA characterful late Qing Dynasty crackle glazed vase featuring an applied green dragon in relief, hand modelled loop handles and a gently tapered meiping inspired form. Dating to around 18801910, this example shows all the hallmarks of provincial southern kiln production: a thickly potted stoneware body, wide crackle pattern with deep age patination, and glaze pooling around the neck and applied decoration. The green glazed dragon, fluid in movement