Large Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Moonflask

A large cloisonne enamel 'dragon' moonflask late Qing dynasty,…
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A large cloisonne enamel 'dragon' moonflask late Qing Dynasty, the flattened globular body supported on a slightly splayed foot encircled with a key-fret border, decorated on either side with a blue-ground medallion enclosing a red dragon clasping a flaMing pearl among scrolling clouds above a sea of crested waves, all reserved on the turquoise ground decorated with stylised scrolling lotus, the garlic-head neck flanked by two gilt dragon form handles, 54 cm high . Compare with moonflasks of this size decorated with peonies, including one from the Collection of Baron Antoine Allard, sold Sotheby's, Paris, 10 June 2014, lot 74, and another sold Christie's, New York, Rivers of Colour: Cloisonne Enamels from Private American Collections, 18 September 2014, lot 640

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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