A LARGE IRON-RED 'DRAGON' VASE, HU
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A LARGE IRON-RED 'DRAGON' VASE, HU

19TH-20TH CENTURY

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A LARGE IRON-RED 'DRAGON' VASE, HU
19TH-20TH CENTURY
The sides are decorated with two five-clawed dragons, each chasing a flaming pearl amongst cloud and fire scrolls. The neck is applied with two tubular handles. There is an apocryphal Qianlong mark to the base.
20 ½ in. (52 cm.) high
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