A Chinese iron-red and underglaze blue pear-shaped vase, hu
Late Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
The body painted in iron-red, green, white and black enamels and gilt with five dragons in pursuit of the 'flaming pearl', on a ground of underglaze-blue waves, the sides applied with two iron-red scroll handles, all raised on a short foot, minor frits
45 cm. high
A Chinese iron-red and underglaze blue pear-shaped vase, hu
Late Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
The body painted in iron-red, green, white and black enamels and gilt with five dragons in pursuit of the 'flaming pearl', on a ground of underglaze-blue waves, the sides applied with two iron-red scroll handles, all raised on a short foot, minor frits
45 cm. high
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