A Green-Enameled 'Dragon' Jar, Qianlong Seal Mark and Period

A Green-Enameled 'Dragon' Jar, Qianlong Seal Mark and Period

of well-potted ovoid form, the shouldered sides finely painted in underglaze blue and enameled in bright translucent green with two scaly dragons pacing through clouds and flames in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', a band of lappets around the base, the shoulder decorated with the eight Buddhist Emblems enclosed by a ruyi and a spiral band. 7 3/4 in., 19.7 cm. Estimate 8,000—12,000 USD

PROVENANCE: Acquired from a German dealer before 1924.
Brought to the United States circa 1934, by Gertrude Morgenroth, Great Neck, New York.
Thence by descent to Eva Lande.
Thence by descent to the present owner.

EXHIBITED: Akron Art Institute, Akron, Ohio (before 1981).
Miami University Art Museum, Oxford, Ohio (1981-2008).

Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's