1 novembre 2018
A small blue and white 'dragon' cup, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1573-1
Lot 104. A small blue and white 'dragon' cup, Wanli six-character mark in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1573-1619); 3 in. (7.5 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 6,535 - USD 10,456). Price realised GBP 13,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.
The exterior of the cup is painted with two five-clawed dragons separated by two roundels containing the characters wan shou, 'ten thousand longevity', above crashing waves. The interior has a large shou character for 'longevity'.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 6 November 2018
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