Two Blue and White Dragon Chargers, Yongzheng Period
Two Chinese blue and white chargers dating from the Yongzheng period. Both feature continuous scenes of a dragon chasing a flaming pearl on their interiors and exteriors. One has inscriptions written on the bottom.
Dimensions are: 2 1/4 inches tall X 11 1/4 inches wide, 5.7 cm X 28.6 cm. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Both have significant abrasions. One has iron pitting throughout and a chip to the rim. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: From the estate of a surgeon in the Washington, D.C. area. The items were acquired from various auction houses including Christie's and Sotheby's prior to the 1990s.
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Two Chinese blue and white chargers dating from the Yongzheng period. Both feature continuous scenes of a dragon chasing a flaming pearl on their interiors and exteriors. One has inscriptions written on the bottom.
Dimensions are: 2 1/4 inches tall X 11 1/4 inches wide, 5.7 cm X 28.6 cm. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Both have significant abrasions. One has iron pitting throughout and a chip to the rim. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: From the estate of a surgeon in the Washington, D.C. area. The items were acquired from various auction houses including Christie's and Sotheby's prior to the 1990s.
High resolution photos can be found here.