Fine Chinese Works of Art - 13th November 2018

Lot 212

A RARE CHINESE UNDERGLAZE COPPER-RED 'DRAGON' BOTTLE VASE QIANLONG 1736-95 Painted with two...

Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £11000

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Description

A RARE CHINESE UNDERGLAZE COPPER-RED 'DRAGON' BOTTLE VASE

QIANLONG 1736-95

Painted with two horned dragons amidst clouds and flame wisps chasing a sacred flaming pearl of wisdom, 19.5cm.

Cf. The Victoria and Albert Museum, no.C.971-1910 for a related example from the Salting bequest.