Property from Various Owners
A pair of cloisonné enameled metal jardinières with dragon decoration
Republic period
Each of compressed fish bowl form with a raised rim, the curving exterior walls encircled by opposing pairs of dragons facing a flaming pearl picked out in white and richly hued enamels against a deep blue enamel ground, the interior wall and the recessed base finished in turquoise blue enamel (minor dents to rims, wear, oxidation to metal wires).
18 1/2in (47cm) diameter
Each of compressed fish bowl form with a raised rim, the curving exterior walls encircled by opposing pairs of dragons facing a flaming pearl picked out in white and richly hued enamels against a deep blue enamel ground, the interior wall and the recessed base finished in turquoise blue enamel (minor dents to rims, wear, oxidation to metal wires).
18 1/2in (47cm) diameter
Estimate:
US$ 2,000 - 3,000
£1,300 - 1,900
€1,500 - 2,200
£1,300 - 1,900
€1,500 - 2,200
Category: Asian Art
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