Auction 009
Chinese, Islamic & Indian Fine Art | Some No Reserve Lots
By Grand Auction House
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Apr 29, 2025
Unit B26, 13-25 Church Street, Marylebone, NW8 8DT
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LOT 264:
A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Ewer with Dragon Motifs and a 4 Character Mark to the Base.
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Start price:
£
140
Estimate :
£200 - £300
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A Tibetan Gilt Bronze Ewer with Dragon Motifs and a 4 Character Mark to the Base.
A Tibetan bronze ewer richly adorned with gilt highlights and intricate relief decoration. The rounded body is cast in high relief with a dynamic five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst swirling clouds and waves, repeated on both sides. The spout is formed as a sinuous dragon emerging from the mouth of a mythological beast, mirrored in the sweeping handle shaped with confronting dragons. A small sculpted qilin sits atop the domed lid, which is surrounded by auspicious cloud scrolls. The vessel rests on a flared foot decorated with bands of raised beading and floral motifs. A pierced support connects the spout to the neck in the form of a stylized dragon. The base bears a four-character mark, possibly indicating the period or origin of the piece.
H: Approximately 30cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British gentleman.
