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A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' JARDINIÈRE
JIAJING SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE IN A LINE AND OF THE PERIOD
(1522-1566)
The heavily potted vessel with deep faring sides is decorated with two sinuous winged dragons in pursuit
amongst large lotus heads and buds, interlinked with scrolling tendrils. The rim is encircled by a band of
ruyi-shaped clouds. The foot is encircled by a band of stylised lappets stopping just above the unglazed
base.
18æ in. (47.6 cm.) diam.
£50,000-80,000 US$63,000-99,000
€57,000-90,000
Jardinières from the Jiajing period of similar size and decorated with dragons striding through scrolling
lotus are very rare. Compare the present jardinière to another similarly-shaped example with dragon
motif sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 1 June 2016, lot 3318.

明嘉靖 青花雙龍穿蓮紋大缸 六字楷書橫款

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