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An exceptional Chinese imperial doucai 'dragon' vase, Qianlong seal mark and of the period

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This lot was sold on 2018-12-08 and is no longer available

H.: 43,5 cm (the vase excl. stand and cover)

Presented with a later carved wooden cover and stand.

Provenance:
- Acquired at a Belgian auction, ca. 10 years ago, by the current owner. (Bernaerts, Nov. 20, 2006, Lot 344 - scans of the original catalogue available on demand)
- At that point sold from the private collection of a general practicioner from Mol, Belgium.

See also:
- International Exhibition of Chinese Art, Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1935-1936, Exhibition catalogue, nr. 2178, for the description and an image of the complete vase. The example concerned was then lent by Sir John Buchanan-Jardine. It was decribed as: 'Vase, with dragon handles and decoration of polychrome enamels. H.: 69,9 cm. Mark of Qianlong period.' Please refer to the illustrations. The full publication can be consulted on the website of the Royal Academy of Arts. (link)

Condition: (UV-checked)
- Generally in excellent condition.
- Reduced, as visible from the catalogue entry.
- Around the cut, negligible minor glaze abrasions visible.
- Minor surface wear and removable dirt.
- A small spot of loss to the green enamel of one of the claws.

Price incl. premium: € 395.250