Vintage Brass Bamboo & Phoenix Bud Vase

Vintage Asian solid brass bud vase with images of a dragon on one side and phoenix on the other with bamboo and flowers on neck.  The bamboo stalks and leaves on the neck are common motifs in East Asian art symbolizing resilience and flexibility.

A phoenix or possibly a stylized bird among floral patterns on the body of the vase often represent rebirth, immortality, or high virtue in Chinese mythology.  It's crafted in polished brass, which gives it a bright, reflective gold-like appearance.