Plate (2) - Porcelain - Pair Dragon & Warrior

1: Cloisonné Plate (Qing Dynasty)

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enamel 'Imperial Dragon' Plate - Late Qing Dynasty (c. 1880-1910)
Description (Professional Description):
A fine and authentic antique Chinese cloisonné enamel plate, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century (Late Qing Dynasty, Guangxu period). The central medallion depicts a powerful five-clawed Imperial Dragon in pursuit of the flaming pearl, rendered in vivid enamels against a traditional imperial yellow ground.
Technique: High-quality hand-crafted cloisonné enamel with intricate brass wirework (cloisons).
Design: The dragon is surrounded by stylized ruyi clouds and a traditional geometric key-fret border on the rim.
Patina: The exposed brass rims exhibit a heavy, natural dark-brown to grey patina, confirming its authenticity and age. The piece has not been polished to preserve its historical character.
Condition Report: The plate is in good antique condition. Please note: there are two small, minor enamel chips on the turquoise-blue reverse, as documented in the photographs. These are consistent with its age and do not affect the front display.

2: Vase with Warriors (Nankin)

Antique Chinese/Japanese Ceramic Vase - Warrior Scene & Applied Dragon - c. 1900
A small, highly decorative antique ceramic vase in the Nanking/Satsuma style. The body is hand-painted with traditional warrior scenes in thick enamels on a crackled glaze ground. It features a distinctive high-relief "chilong" dragon applied to the neck.
Period: Late 19th / Early 20th Century (c. 1900).
Decoration: Hand-painted figurative scenes with "bronzed" borders.
Condition Report: Please note: the vase has a visible repair on the rim/neck. The crack has been stabilized and filled with a gold-imitation finish (Kintsugi style), which adds a unique decorative character to the piece while documenting its history.