A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN ‘DRAGON’ FISHBOWL China, 19th century. The large vessel skilfully painted in underglaze blue on the exterior with a pair of confronting dragons chasing the flaming pearl above swirling waves, the neck and rim with key fret and floral decoration respectively. Condition: With cracks to the underside and base stabilized with staples.
Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by second generation members of the Holzapfel family after 1970 and has remained in the family ever since. Weight: 17.9 kg
Dimensions: Height 46 cm. Diameter 47 cm 5% or 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.