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Lot 407

AN IMPERIAL GREEN DRAGON SAUCER

Estimated Value:

1.500 € - 2.500 €

Result:

16.835 € incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

China, underglaze blue Daoguang seal mark and period
D. 18,1 cm
With slightly flared rim, painted in the centre in green enamel with a five-claw dragon chasing a flaming pearl, his body with black scales, all amongst flames and within two green rings, one at the base, the other slightly below the rim, the underside with two similar dragons, each chasing a flaming pearl on a well defined anhua wave ground, between two green enamel rings, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue.
Collection of the German diplomat Dr. Hans Bidder (1897-1963), acquired during his stay in Beijing, 1924- 1931, by descent to his daughter Frauke Bidder
Exhibited and published: Hetjens Museum Düssedeldorf, Dr Daniel Suebsman and Thomas Belz 'All Colours of China', 20.9.2018 - 30.-4.2019, p. 51 - Good condition