Auction on
22 April 2022 - 14:00 (CEST) -
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009
The celestial dragons dear to Chinese emperors pirouette on this vase with its highly original profile. A remarkable piece made for the Jiaqing, emperor of the Qing dynasty, which once belonged to an outstanding collection.
China, Jiaqing period (1796-1820). Imperial porcelain double gourd vase with cobalt blue enamel decoration, Jiaqing mark on reverse, h. 31.5 cm/12.4 in. Estimate: €250,000/350,000
China, Jiaqing period (1796-1820). Imperial porcelain double gourd vase with cobalt blue enamel decoration, Jiaqing mark on reverse, h. 31.5 cm/12.4 in. Estimate: €250,000/350,000
The scene is well-known but still spectacular: around a large dragon seen from the front about to seize the sacred pearl, eight others fly among clouds and flames, while waves break in serried ranks around the base of the vase. Naturally, the five claws on each of the central dragon's feet betray the vase's imperial origin,…
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