A Chinese blue&white porcelain dragon pattern vase

Qing dynasty Yongzheng period

Shallow circled feet, regular tyre repair, thick and heavy texture, and a regular shape; white glaze is applied to the whole body, the glaze is thick and warm, and the color is deep; the upper edge of the neck is painted with Ruyi patterns, Deformed banana leaf patterns are painted on the bottom edge, which correspond to each other in pairs. The belly of the bottle is painted with a cloud dragon, the painted cloud dragon pattern, all with teeth and dancing claws, tall and mighty, the clouds ride the fog, lifelike. This artifact is exquisitely made, still showing the meticulous craftsmanship of the official kiln, and it is a rare item.

PROVENANCE:From The Estate of Garold G. Darty(1930-2019) of Bear, DE. Born in Townsend, DE on June 29, 1930, Garold was a life-long Delaware resident. He served in the U. S. Army National Guard from 1948 until 1954. He worked as a surveyor for Delaware Dept. of Transportation for 37 years, from 1954 until retiring in 1991. A devoted family man, he especially loved family gatherings and crab feasts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, working in his yard, garden, and home. He was a faithful Phillies and NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing all across the country and accomplished his goal of visiting 48 of the 50 states. Bud was a member of The United Methodist Church, Georgetown, where he served as an usher and enjoyed the fellowship of his church family.