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Dunhuang Gilded Porcelain Dragon & Phoenix Pair Cups (Auspicious Symbolism)

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Color: Auspicious Dragon-Phoenix Foundation Set - Tall-Stemmed Cups (Pair)

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Item Name: Dunhuang Dragon & Phoenix Auspicious Gilded Porcelain Pair Cups
Material: Fine Porcelain
Craftsmanship:
- High-Temperature Kiln Firing (1320°C)
- 24K Gold Gilding
Package: Protective Gift Box: 21×11.5×10cm
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Design Culture

From the Caisson Ceiling of Mogao Cave 310

The circular dragon motif in Mid-Song Dynasty architecture transcended its imperial symbolism, evolving into a broader auspicious pattern.
In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes authority and nobility, while the phoenix represents beauty and good fortune. Together, they embody harmony, happiness, and prosperity.

Design Culture

Mogao Cave 196 · Twin Phoenixes with Scroll Foliage Motif

The mural depicts two phoenixes flanking a central scroll foliage design, rendered in vibrant mineral pigments. Their fully articulated plumage demonstrates Tang Dynasty avian iconography standards, while the interlacing botanical patterns symbolize perpetual vitality.
These timeless dragon-phoenix pairings, preserved through twelve centuries in desert grottoes, embody China's most enduring blessings.