Lot 63: A CHINESE IRON-RED AND GREEN ENAMELLED DRAGON JAR.
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A Chinese porcelain ovoid jar decorated in a palette of overglaze iron-red and green enamels. The main body is painted with two large, five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst stylised ruyi clouds and flame scrolls. The lower section features a band of turbulent waves and jagged rockwork, known as the terrestrial mountain motif. The shoulder is adorned with a decorative band of ruyi-heads and scrolling foliage, and the short, straight neck is finished with a repeating sawtooth or triangular pattern. The base is glazed white and slightly recessed.
H: Approximately 21cm
D: Approximately 18cm
Provenance: Peking, acquired for Yamanaka & Co., circa 1926.
Shipped via Tientsin to Kobe, Japan.
Later forwarded to the firm’s New York branch and exhibited there.
Condition report:
The jar is in good overall condition. It is currently lacking its original cover. There are minor firing imperfections consistent with production, including small pinholes and pitting in the glaze on the base and some kiln grit adhering to the unglazed foot rim.
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