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A GREEN-ENAMELED 'DRAGON' JAR QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
the ovoid body painted in underglaze blue and enameled in green with two striding five-clawed dragons each in fierce pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' amidst swirling clouds and fire scrolls encircled by the bajixiang, the 'Eight Buddhist Emblems' around the shoulder and above a row of upright lappets, seal mark in underglaze blue, with wood cover (2)
Provenance
collects
ion of Dikran Garabed Kelekian (1868-1951).
collects ion of Nanette B. Kelekian, until 2005.
collects ion of Nanette B. Kelekian, until 2005.
Condition
There is a fine U-shape glaze crack along the exterior rim, otherwise the jar is in overall good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This imperial pattern is well represented in museum collects
ions around the world. See Porcelains of the National Palace Museum, Enamelled Ware of the Ch'ing Dynasty, vol. II, Taipei, 1969, pl. 13 and another is included in Chinese Porcelain in the S.C. Ko Tianminlou collects
ion, Hong Kong, 1987, pl. 114.
Compare an example from the collects ion of W.W. Winkworth illustrated in Soame Jenyns, Later Chinese Porcelain, London, 1951, pl. XCI, fig. 2 sold in our Hong Kong rooms 29th November 1977, lot 128 and again 1st November 1999, lot 463 and another jar sold in our Paris rooms 13th June 2012, lot 175.
Compare an example from the collects ion of W.W. Winkworth illustrated in Soame Jenyns, Later Chinese Porcelain, London, 1951, pl. XCI, fig. 2 sold in our Hong Kong rooms 29th November 1977, lot 128 and again 1st November 1999, lot 463 and another jar sold in our Paris rooms 13th June 2012, lot 175.