A FINE AND SMALL BLUE AND WHITE ‘DRAGON’ WATERPOT
A FINE AND SMALL BLUE AND WHITE ‘DRAGON’ WATERPOT
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A FINE AND SMALL BLUE AND WHITE ‘DRAGON’ WATERPOT

XIANFENG SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1851-1861)

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A FINE AND SMALL BLUE AND WHITE ‘DRAGON’ WATERPOT
XIANFENG SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1851-1861)
The globular waterpot is decorated with two five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls over waves amongst fire and clouds between a lower lappet band and foaming waves.
2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm.) high, box
Provenance
A Japanese private collection, acquired from Shogodo in October 2010
Mayuyama & Co. Ltd., Tokyo, acquired in 2011

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