Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Auction: October 18, 2022 11:00 AM EDT
In the form of twin cylindrical conjoined vases, decorated with floral diaper ground; one side with applied sinuous dragon, verso with a stylized phoenix; scrollwork to upper and lower borders.
H: 6 1/2 in.NOTE:
The name "Champion Vase" refers to a pun illustrated by the most developed examples of this form, where the creatures between the two vases are a falcon atop a bear. Such vessels are more commonly found in bronze and jade.