Tibetan Temple Cloisonné Lotus Vases – Old Bronze Dragon-Ear Pair (15")

This pair of old bronze cloisonné vases comes from a Tibetan temple collection and is richly decorated with lotus patterns and dragon-ear handles. The lotus—rising clean from the water—symbolizes purity and awakening, while the stylized dragon ears at the neck evoke protection, authority, and auspicious power. Each bottle-shaped vase is wrapped in cloisonné enamel: fine metal wires trace out lotus petals, scrolling foliage, and cloud-like forms, then are filled with layers of color that have softened gently with time. The combination of aged bronze and jewel-toned enamel gives the pair a quiet, luminous presence rather than a loud shine. Displayed together on a console, altar table, mantle, or sideboard, these vases act as a balanced, guardian-like pair—anchoring the space visually and symbolically. They are compelling left empty as sculptural objects or styled with simple branches or dried stems that echo their vertical lines without covering the decoration. Details Collection: Tibetan Temple Collection – old bronze cloisonné pieces Type: Pair of bottle vases with dragon-ear handles Motifs: Lotus patterns (purity, awakening) with dragon-ear handles (protection, authority)…