14 septembre 2018
A carved celadon-glazed 'Dragon' vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 1162. A carved celadon-glazed 'Dragon' vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 40,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.
The vase is of ovoid shape, and is molded with three bow-strings on the base of the flared neck. The lower body is carved in shallow relief with two sinuous dragons ascending from breaking waves. It is covered with a fine and even pale celadon glaze thinning over the extremities.
Provenance: Stephen Junkunc, III (1904-1978) Collection.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 13 - 14 September 2018
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