Dimensions: CHINESE UNDERGLAZE RED DRAGON PATTERN SMALL JAR
8 cm H x 11 cm Diam
Chinese underglaze red dragon pattern porcelain jar .Made in The Year of Kangxi Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty.This small jar has pure, white fetal, refined blue and white colors. The body of the jar is painted with dragons in red color. The vessel shape is imposing and firm. The red dragons are painted with strong colors, natural but vivid. This collection is small and elegant, with exquisite technics. The motif is depicted vivid. The color matching has clear layers. The glaze is bright and smooth with natural patina and well preserved appearance.
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.