Condition: Near Mint
Height: 10″ (25cm)
Width: 6.5″ (16.25cm)
Length: 6.5″ (16.25cm)
Diameter: 6.5″ (16.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980
What you’re looking at here is a real show-stopper for any collector or lover of fine porcelain. This is a Wallendorf Red…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 10″ (25cm)
Width: 6.5″ (16.25cm)
Length: 6.5″ (16.25cm)
Diameter: 6.5″ (16.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980
What you’re looking at here is a real show-stopper for any collector or lover of fine porcelain. This is a Wallendorf Red Dragon Large Vase, crafted in Germany and dating back to around 1980. For being over 40 years old, this piece is considered vintage and is in near mint condition, which means it’s been very well cared for and has few, if any, signs of wear. It stands 10 inches tall, stretching 6.5 inches in width and length, so it’s a sizable vase with a nice presence on a mantle or as a centerpiece. The deep red color is eye-catching, and it’s beautifully hand-painted with a bold dragon motif outlined in gold, inspired by Asian art traditions. That gold rim adds a touch of elegance and truly makes it shine in the light—something you don’t see every day on modern vases.
Wallendorf is a name that carries quite a bit of history in European porcelain. The factory was founded way back in 1764 in the Thuringia region of Germany, so by the time this vase was made in 1980, they had over two centuries of craftsmanship behind them. Wallendorf pieces are known for their quality porcelain and their dedication to traditional, hand-painted decoration. The Red Dragon line has become especially desirable for collectors, thanks to its dramatic designs and limited production runs during the late 20th century. You don’t stumble across these vases very often—especially in such pristine condition—so it’s definitely considered rare among both vintage German porcelain and dragon motif collectors.
People seek out Wallendorf collectibles for their combination of history, artistry, and just that little bit of flair that comes from old-world European porcelain making. The attention to detail in things like the scales of the dragon and the delicate gold accent work really makes it stand out compared to more mass-produced modern pieces. If you’re lucky enough to have one on your shelf, you’ve got a small piece of both German and Asian-inspired artistic tradition right at home. For anyone who loves an accent piece that sparks conversation or rounds out a vintage collection, this Wallendorf Red Dragon vase is a real treasure.
