A large blue and white porcelain vase with dragon decoration - Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty

A large blue and white porcelain vase with dragon decoration - Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty

Of thickly potted archaistic hu form molded to the shoulder with a pair of stylized cloud-shaped handles, its body of inverted pear form painted with opposing pairs of dragons chasing after a flaming pearl amid clouds and flames above scudding waves, all rendered in cobalt wash and vigorously drawn outline beneath a celadon-tinged glaze that extends over the recessed base bearing the six-character Qianlong Mark in seal script (rim chips). Height 16 3/4in (42.5cm) - Sold for $7,500 plus Premium and tax  

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 20 Nov 2006. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco