Emporium Auction
Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 37
Two Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Items
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
comprising: lidded barrel form box depicting mythical animals in a sea, stylized wave border, apocryphal six character Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi mark to base 3-3/4 in.; vase with applied white five claw dragon chasing a flaming pearl in stylized sea, mark to base 10 in.
Note: One of the most iconic depictions in dragon mythology is that of the dragon holding a pearl. Originating from Chinese mythology, the actual meaning of the pearl is a topic of great debate among dragon lovers. In early Chinese mythology stories, dragons controlled water. The moon was symbolic of water, and therefore an desired object for a dragon.
Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado
Condition
scratching, scuffing, discoloration, residue, spotting, labels to box, vase with chip to rim, anomalies (as made)
