23rd Mar, 2023 11:00 EDT
The Legacy of Merrywood: The Estate of Alan I and Dianne Kay
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A Chinese Famille Rose-decorated porcelain “Nine Dragon” jardinière
Late Qing dynasty/early Republic period
Decorated with nine sinuous dragons modeled in high-relief, chasing "pearls" against the wave ground scattered with prunus blossoms, floral border to neck and mouth.
H: 15 3/4 in. Dia: 19 in.
Provenance
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
Sold for $8,190
Estimated at $3,000 - $5,000
Decorated with nine sinuous dragons modeled in high-relief, chasing "pearls" against the wave ground scattered with prunus blossoms, floral border to neck and mouth.
Provenance
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
