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1972-43-49 (C-604)
Vase

Qing dynasty, eighteenth century
Porcelain with overglaze enamels,
5
21.4x11.8 (8^i6X4 /s)
Harry G. Steele Collection, Gift of Grace C. Steele
TECHNICAL NOTES
This heavily potted vase is covered with a colorless glaze. The
low foot-ring is very wide, with a chamfered edge. Within the
foot-ring the base is recessed and glazed.
PROVENANCE
Harry G. Steele [1881-1941], Pasadena; his widow, Grace C. Steele.

SINGLE FOUR-CLAWED DRAGON encircles the vase,
Achasing a flaming pearl. Above the foot are painted
crashing waves. The painting is executed in red, orange,
and metallic gold enamels, with black for the dragon's eyes.
SL

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