Blue-and-White Dragon Celestial Sphere Vase - Porcelain - China - 20th century

escription An imposing and elegantly proportioned vase of classic tianqiuping form — with a tall, straight cylindrical neck rising from a large, perfectly rounded globe body, resting on a neatly finished foot ring. The entire surface is vividly painted in rich, saturated underglaze blue with powerful five-clawed dragons coiling dynamically amid billowing clouds and flaming pearl motifs — their scales, manes and claws rendered with exceptional clarity and expressive vigour, conveying imperial authority and celestial grandeur. The painting is fluid and well-balanced, covering the body and neck in continuous, harmonious composition. The base is finished with a double-circle blue border, the glaze smooth and luminous throughout. A magnificent statement piece of considerable presence. Dimensions: Total height: approx. 37 cm Condition Gentle, even surface wear consistent with age and careful handling; No chips, cracks, hairlines, restoration or significant enamel loss observed; Blue pigment remains deep, vibrant and well-saturated; glaze smooth and bright; Overall in excellent, intact and impressively preserved condition. Shipping Ships to the United States; no insurance included — buyer assumes all shipping-related risks. Track via PostNL: https://www.postnl.nl/ontvangen/post-ontvangen/track-en-trace/ Professionally packed with care. Report any damage with clear photographs within 24 hours of delivery; all claims are subject to the carrier’s final assessment. Photographs required - A photo of the entire outer packaging, clearly showing the address label and barcode. - A close up photo of the address label and barcode. - A close up photo showing the damage to the outer packaging. - One or more photos clearly showing the inner packaging. - One or more photos of the entire damaged item. - One or more close-up photos showing the damage to the item itself. PostNL also requests that the recipient keep the damaged item, the box, and all packaging materials until the claim has been fully settled.

Estimate:£376.78

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