California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 24, 2017  June 24, 2017

 Lot # 2022 
A LARGE LAPIS LAZULI GILT-DECORATED DRAGON MOONFLASK VASE    青金石雕描金雲龍紋抱月瓶


  • Dimension: Height: 14 in (35.6 cm) Width: 8 1/4 in (21 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $6500

The lapis lazuli vase is off flattened globular form with splayed feet, superbly painted in gilt on each side with a five-clawed dragon writhing sinuously with scaly body around a 'flaming pearl', the beast rendered with piercing eyes framed by thick brows, against background with lingzhi cloud swirls above turbulent crashing waves, the side decorated with scrolled leafy lotus flowers.