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A blue and white four clawed dragon bowl, Qing dynasty, 18th Century.

Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 SEK
700 - 875 EUR
737 - 922 USD
Hammer price
12 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Head Specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
A blue and white four clawed dragon bowl, Qing dynasty, 18th Century.

The base with Yongzheng mark within double circle. Rounded sides on a tall footrim, The bowl is decorated with a sinuous four clawed dragon amongst scrolling clouds, its body looping around the exterior and spilling over the mouth rim to reveal its fierce head and front claws on the interior. Diameter 19.5 cm.

Starcrack to base.

Provenance

From the Collection of a Swedish Connoisseur of Asian Works of Art. This is part of a collection, a collection that was assembled not only with great care, but also with a deep curiosity and passion for learning - a true academic collection. The collector has been actively buying and studying Chinese porcelain since the early 1970’s.

Exhibitions

Compare; Christies, Live Auction 12292, Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles, part II, 2016, lot no 805.