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QIANLONG-JIAQING PERIOD (1736-1820)
Details
A LARGE CARVED AND MOULDED CELADON-GLAZED 'DRAGON' BOTTLE VASE
QIANLONG-JIAQING PERIOD (1736-1820)
The vase is moulded and carved with a continuous, bold design of a finely detailed scaly dragon chasing the flaming pearl amongst clouds and fire scrolls, the base is carved with a carp emerging from frothing waves. The rim is further decorated with a key fret band.
22 7/8 in. (58.3 cm.) high
QIANLONG-JIAQING PERIOD (1736-1820)
The vase is moulded and carved with a continuous, bold design of a finely detailed scaly dragon chasing the flaming pearl amongst clouds and fire scrolls, the base is carved with a carp emerging from frothing waves. The rim is further decorated with a key fret band.
22 7/8 in. (58.3 cm.) high
Provenance
Property of a Swiss Lady.
Salle des ventes Rosset, Geneva, 17 and 18 April 1975, lot 52.
Salle des ventes Rosset, Geneva, 17 and 18 April 1975, lot 52.
Special notice
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