A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain moon flasks, decorated with dragons and cloud scrolls, 19th century
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ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
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Starting at ZAR 7 000
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Cape Town
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About this Item
A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain moon flasks, decorated with dragons and cloud scrolls, 19th century
height: each 36,5cm; diameter: each 23cm
Notes
Flattened moon flasks painted with striding dragons amid stylised cloud scrolls. Applied openwork lug handles to the shoulders and geometric borders framing the neck and body. The dragon is a traditional symbol of imperial power and authority, while clouds represent the heavens and good fortune.
Provenance
The Rajab Collection.
Private Collection.
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