Blue and White Yellow-ground "Dragon" Vase

Blue and White Yellow-ground "Dragon" Vase, China, late 19th/early 20th century, elongated waterdrop-form, surmounted with a lotus-inspired bowl, two applied openwork triple lotus stalk loop handles to sides, resting on a bisque foot ring, decorated with a dragon-and-cloud design in underglaze blue against a yellow ground, accession number "51.24.10L" marked on underside of base, ht. 24, mouth rim dia. 7 3/4 in.

Provenance: Townshend Collection.
Estimate $2,500-5,000

Overall very good condition, slight scratches along body and minor chip at rim.

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