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Lot 671

A BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' MOONFLASK (BIANHU)

Estimated Value:

15.000 € - 25.000 €

Schätzpreis:

15.000 €

Description:

China, Qing dynasty, 19th c.
H. 45 cm
Of round flattened form rising from a short oval foot, on each side a round cartouche painted with a pair of dragon and phoenix bird chasing a flaming pearl, surrounded by pomegranates and camelias tendrils. The cylindrical neck with a thick lip, decorated with waves and leaf bands, flanked by a pair dragon-form handles. A further lotus leaf band running along the foot. Base transparent glazed.
Formerly private collection A. C. Illum (1863-1938), Denmark
Minor wear, ca. 10 cm hairline to the shoulder