Two yellow-glazed ‘dragon’ brushpots, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

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'dragon' brushpot, 19th Century, Qing dynasty, yellow glazed

Two yellow-glazed ‘dragon’ brushpots, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century. Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 GBP. Lot sold 6,875 GBP. Photo Sotheby’s.

one moulded with five dragons in various poses, swimming amongst turbulent waves below a ruyi band, the exterior and base covered in a pale yellow glaze, the base impressed with a Daoguang seal mark; the other similarly decorated with five dragons writhing amongst clouds between waves bands, the base with a Qianlong seal mark. Quantité: 2. The largest: 15cm., 5 7/8 in.

PROPERTY OF A SOUTH GERMAN NOBLEMAN

Sotheby’s. Of Royal and Noble Descent, London, 24 Feb 2015, 10:30 AM