Asian Art Auction
Thu, Aug 18, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 167
Chinese Blue Gray Glazed Dragon Low Bowl
Estimate: $150 - $250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
shallow bowl with central molded dragon and pearl decoration, blue gray glaze, 2 x 7 in. diameter; with cloth and velvet lined box, 3-1/2 x 8 x 8 in.
Note: Longquan province is famous locally for its swords and Longquan celadon ceramics, both of which are often regarded as historically the finest in China. The intricate central detail of a dragon chasing a flaming pearl is a traditional symbol representing the unending quest for wisdom.
Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado
Condition
good overall, glaze crackle, some surface dirt and accretion, sticker remnants at one side
