Asian Art Auction
Thu, Apr 28, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 248
Chinese Earthenware Dragon Vase
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
possibly late Qing dynasty, baluster form, blue ground with brown molded dragon, cloud, and flaming pearl decoration, illegible impressed mark to base, 14-1/4 in.
Note: The green tone of the earthenware provides an ideal canvas for the contrasting golden brown appliqu‚s. In this design, celestial dragons appear ascending and descending through the air and swirling clouds "in pursuit of the flaming pear which itself is associated with spiritual energy, wisdom, prosperity, power, immortality, thunder, or the moon.
Provenance: Private Collection, ColoradoCondition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches and light wear to base
