13 juillet 2017
A fine and small blue and white ‘Dragon’ waterpot, Xianfeng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1851-1861)
Lot 3225. A fine and small blue and white ‘Dragon’ waterpot, Xianfeng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1851-1861), 2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm.) high, box. Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000. Price realised HKD 237,500 © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
The globular waterpot is decorated with two five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls over waves amongst fire and clouds between a lower lappet band and foaming waves.
Provenance: A Japanese private collection, acquired from Shogodo in October 2010
Mayuyama & Co. Ltd., Tokyo, acquired in 2011.
Christie's. The Imperial Sale / Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 31 May 2017, Convention Hall
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