Lot Essay
Kindly donated by Dr Simon Kwan.
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THIS LOT IS TO BE SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HONG KONG CANCER FUND
A PAIR OF IRON-RED DECORATED 'DRAGON' WINE CUPS
Details
A PAIR OF IRON-RED DECORATED 'DRAGON' WINE CUPS
GUANGXU SIX-CHARACTER MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD (1875-1908)
Each of inverted bell-shape, the exterior decorated with a pair of lively striding dragons amidst 'flaming pearls' and jagged flames, above crested waves encircling the base, within double-line borders
2 1/4 in. (5.8 cm.) diam., box (2)
GUANGXU SIX-CHARACTER MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD (1875-1908)
Each of inverted bell-shape, the exterior decorated with a pair of lively striding dragons amidst 'flaming pearls' and jagged flames, above crested waves encircling the base, within double-line borders
2 1/4 in. (5.8 cm.) diam., box (2)
Provenance
Simon Kwan Collection