An unusual famille rose 'dragon' vase
Xiyin shuwu zhencang six-character mark
Decorated around the broad body with a single three-clawed dragon pursuing a flaming pearl amongst cloud scrolls, the trumpet neck relief-moulded with a coiling baby dragon peering over the rim.
16.5cm high
Decorated around the broad body with a single three-clawed dragon pursuing a flaming pearl amongst cloud scrolls, the trumpet neck relief-moulded with a coiling baby dragon peering over the rim.
16.5cm high
Sold for
£2,500
inc. premium
Footnotes
- The mark reads 惜陰書屋珍藏, which means 'Precious collection of the library for cherishing the prudent use of time'.
Category: Asian Art / Chinese Works of Art
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