Kangxi Mark (1662-1722) - Box - Imperial Five Claw Dragon...

A lovely antique Chinese porcelain very thin and elegantly potted seal paste box and cover, with a central decoration of the Imperial Five Claw Dragon Chasing the Flaming Pearl amidst Fire Clouds, executed in a nice Powder blue glaze with remnants of old red seal paste on the rim on the inside with gold decoration. The bottom part with conjoined ruyi shaped clouds. Handcrafted in ancient Imperial China during the Qing dynasty, Kangxi Imperial six character mark, reading 大清康熙年製 (pinyin: dà qīng kāng xī nián zhì, and possibly of the period. On the bottom an old label dating to the 19th century, attributing this piece to the Ch'ing Lung period, 1736-1795 (where they meant the Qianlong period, 1735-1796). Guaranteed antique, Qing Dynasty. Diameter: 5,4 centimeter Condition: The object is in overall good condition, the top part is in perfect condition, the lower part with small baking imperfections on the rim and a restored part covering ca. 1/10th off the surface. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light. Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance, without stand. Buy multiple lots from this seller and save on shipping costs, for multiple lots you’ll pay the shipping costs only once.

Estimate:£1,675.18

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