Lapis lazuli vessel ‘Dragons’, 20th century

Lapis lazuli carved in the form of a vessel with a hollow interior. The exterior of the vessel is decorated with long, coiled dragons with a fierce gaze and gaping jaws, standing on a sea of waves next to large ruyi clouds. Covering the composition is a lid adorned with a small dragon, its body covered with scales. 

Size: 39 x 16.5 x 33.5 cm (Approx.)

Weight: 15.450 g