Asian Art II - 22nd May 2019
Lot 436
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' VASES 19TH CENTURY Each painted with three scaly...
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A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' VASES
19TH CENTURY
Each painted with three scaly dragons in pursuit of sacred jewels amidst stylised flames and clouds, the tall necks flanked by two handles formed as sinuous dragons, the foot of each decorated with breaking waves, with six character Qianlong marks to the bases, 40.5cm. (2)
Provenance: from the collection of the late Rev. Margaret Johnston (d.2018).