{"product_id":"vintage-mongolian-cobalt-blue-gold-dragon-vodka-set-7-pieces-c-1980s","title":"Vintage Mongolian Cobalt Blue \u0026 Gold Dragon Vodka Set – 7 Pieces – c.1980s","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Mongolian Cobalt Blue \u0026amp; Gold Dragon Wine Set – c.1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary vintage Mongolian ceramic drinking set featuring a dramatic \u003cstrong\u003ecobalt-blue glaze, gilt dragon decoration, and sculptural dragon-form handle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set consists of a tall covered ewer or vodka vessel accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003esix matching drinking cups\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a complete seven-piece presentation set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ewer is the centerpiece of the collection. Its deep cobalt-blue body is decorated with an elaborate gold-tone dragon moving through stylized clouds, while a large three-dimensional dragon forms the handle and extends dramatically along the side of the vessel. The matching cups continue the cobalt-blue and gilt decorative scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is believed to date from the \u003cstrong\u003e1980s or earlier\u003c\/strong\u003e and is attributed to Mongolian ceramic production in Ulaanbaatar, possibly associated with the historic \u003cstrong\u003eUlaanbaatar Porcelain Factory \/ Mongol Shaazan\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReceived as a gift in Mongolia in 1987 and retained in the same private collection since that time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis known provenance establishes that the set was already in existence by 1987 and provides an unusually specific history for a vintage decorative set of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mongolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1980s or earlier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcquired:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mongolian decorative ceramic ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic \/ porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep cobalt blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt dragon and cloud motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculptural three-dimensional dragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 covered ewer + 6 matching cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ulaanbaatar Porcelain Factory \/ Mongol Shaazan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidentified mark on underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear and minor manufacturing or surface irregularities visible upon close examination. The gilt decoration shows characteristics consistent with age and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the ewer, lid, cups, glaze, gilding, edges and underside markings. The photographs form an important part of the description. One of the cups has a little dent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe complete set pictured is the actual set offered for sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":".","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50286530986227,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/0675\/4803\/files\/JuegodeMongolia1.jpg?v=1786731347","url":"https:\/\/collexcion.com\/products\/vintage-mongolian-cobalt-blue-gold-dragon-vodka-set-7-pieces-c-1980s","provider":"Collexcion ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}