A 19th Century Chinese famille vert ewer, made for the Tibetan market, with cloud bands and dragon motifs (lacking cover & handle)
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A susancai-glazed ewer
19th or 20th century
Possibly intended for export to the Tibetan market; decorated with three, horizontal bands of mythological animals reserved on a ground of curvilinear motifs, each separated by brocade-pattern bands, the spout designed as a dragon with open mouth. 37.2cm (14 5/8in) high
Sold for £2,250 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Provenance: Christies, Hackwood House sale, April 1998, lot 1037.

Category: Asian Art / Chinese Works of Art

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