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An 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar, with Cover and Metal Clasp

Decorated with dragons, embodiment of power and divine authority, and flaming pearl (zhu 珠) motif, upon a background of clouds above a base of stylised rolling hills. With metal band and clasp, likely a European addition.

 

Height: 64cm, 25 1/5″

Width: 36cm, 14 1/5″

£6,800