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3231 吉厬䈁䥩Ṣ啷⭞ L. E. Fernandes炷1897-1988炸䍵啷炻䶐嘇121
A GREEN-ENAMELLED ‘DRAGON’ JAR
DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
(1821-1850)
The ovoid body is decorated in green enamels outlined in
underglaze blue with two large dragons striding through flames
and clouds in pursuit of flaming pearls, with a lappet band below
and the bajixiang in a band on the shoulder above set between
narrow ruyi and spiral borders.
7 in. (20 cm.) high., wood cover
HK$500,000-700,000 US$65,000-91,000
PROVENANCE
The L. E. Fernandes (1897-1988) Collection, Portugal, no. 121
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