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DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARKS IN UNDERGLAZE-BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)
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A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' BOWLS
DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARKS IN UNDERGLAZE-BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)
The exterior of each bowl is painted in vibrant shades of cobalt blue, depicting two ferocious five-clawed dragons striding amidst flames and clouds, above crashing waves encircling the foot.
8 ? in. (22 cm.) diam.
DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARKS IN UNDERGLAZE-BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)
The exterior of each bowl is painted in vibrant shades of cobalt blue, depicting two ferocious five-clawed dragons striding amidst flames and clouds, above crashing waves encircling the foot.
8 ? in. (22 cm.) diam.
Provenance
Christie's London, 14 May 2013, lot 186.
Formerly in a private European collection, amassed in the early 20th century.
Formerly in a private European collection, amassed in the early 20th century.
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