Dimensions: CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON PATTERN PORCELAIN GOURD BOTTLE
22 cm Diam x 40 cm H
Chinese blue and white porcelian gourd vase .Made in The Year of Qianlong Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty. In the form of a gourd, this bottle has a straight mouth-rim, a short neck, a sloping shoulder, and a ring foot. The glazes is thick, moisturizing, smooth and glossy. The exterior walls are covered with yellow dragon-among-clouds design from the top to the bottom. The powerful and vigorous dragon is painted with smooth lines, delicate strokes and exquisite technics. Such strong blue and white glazes provide an effective backdrop for the excellent shape.
PROVENANCE:
From The Estate of?Joseph E. Bennell (1927-July 7, 2019) Cuyahoga Falls, OH. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, served in World War II, returned home, and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. He went on to receive a Master's in Education from Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes) and Indiana University. He married Carol A. Wilhite on November 23, 1952, who preceded him in death in 1988, after 36 beautiful years of marriage. After working at Kent State University for several years, he relocated his family to Springfield, Virginia, where he finished his career as the Audio Visual Coordinator for Southern Virginia Community College. He retired in 1988, and after the death of his wife, returned to Dover Delaware. He was very active in several churches and ministries over the years, including Delaware Bible Church and Centralia Presbyterian Church. Nothing made him happier than spending time with friends and sharing his wealth of knowledge and many stories of travel throughout the world and the time he spent in the service.