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It was not until the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) when five-clawed...
TU-ChristiesIt was not until the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) when five-clawed dragons became strictly exclusive to Imperial works of art. The dragon from this exquisite stem bowl, bearing the reign mark of the fifth Ming emperor Xuande, is masterfully painted with two ferocious five-clawed dragon frolicking amidst roaring waves- the ultimate symbol of Imperial power and patronage.
This lot will be offered in our Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art auction on 30 November 2016 at Christie’s Hong Kong.
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