California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 24, 2017  June 24, 2017

 Lot # 2052 
A BLUE AND WHITE DOUBLE GOURD VASE    清 青花龍紋如意尊


  • Dimension: Height: 7 1/2 in (19.1 cm) Length: 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm) Width: 2 3/8 in (6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $5000

Supported on a flared foot rising to a globular lower body curving to a narrow waist, the upper bulb thinning to a tapered neck and flanked by elegantly shaped 'S'-handles, the bulbs painted in vivid tones of cobalt blue with two sinuous dragons flanking a shou roundel and foliage scrolls, the handles similarly decorated with floral scrolls. Qing Dynasty period.