A BISCUIT-GLAZED CENSER IN THE FORM OF A DRAGON , 19TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 8323

European and Asian Decorative Arts

New York, East

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14 December 1999

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Lot 85

A BISCUIT-GLAZED CENSER IN THE FORM OF A DRAGON

19TH CENTURY

Price realised

USD 690

Estimate

USD 2,000 - USD 3,000

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A BISCUIT-GLAZED CENSER IN THE FORM OF A DRAGON
19th century
Of domed form, the dragon writhing about on a pierced sancai glazed hill rising from turbulent water with a leaping carp, all in green, yellow and aubergine glaze
11 in (30.0 cm) high
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