Description:
A PAIR OF DRAGON VASES, GUANGXU MARK AND PERIOD
China, 1875-1908. The baluster vases densely painted in cobalt-blue with four-clawed dragons amid swirling clouds chasing a flaming pearl, all between lappet and cresting wave borders. Guangxu six-character mark to base and of the period. (2)
Provenance: From the private collection of publisher Stjepan Kugli in Zagreb, Croatia. Acquired ca. 1900-1910 and thence by descent in the same family. A private collector in Zagreb, acquired from the above ca. 1995.
Condition: Good condition with firing imperfections such as small pits, open bubbles and kiln grit. Old wear and traces of use. Both with glaze crackling to neck, possibly also a firing flaw.
Weight: 11.6 kilograms (together)
Dimensions: 45.5 cm each
光緒款與年代一對青花龍紋瓶
中國,1875-1908。瓶上青花繪製四爪龍雲中戲珠,下方碧波蕩漾。瓶底光緒六字款。
來源:克羅地亞薩格勒布知名出版家Stjepan Kugli私人收藏,於1900-1910年間取得,家族傳承。一個克羅地亞薩格勒布私人收藏家在1995年間從上述家族取得。
品相: 品相良好,有燒製瑕疵,小坑,開放的氣泡和窯砂。舊時磨損和使用痕跡。兩隻瓶子頸部都有釉面開片,可能是燒製時產生的。
重量: 11.6 公斤 (縂重)
尺寸: 分別為45.5 厘米