Opium Jar - Porcelain - EX CHRISTIE'S - Vietnam - late 19th - early 20th century

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Porcelain opium jar from Vietnam, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, stamped EX CHRISTIE'S with a height of 7.8 cm and width of 9.5 cm, in good condition and authentic.

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Glazed Stoneware Opium Jar
Vietnam, late 19th, early 20th century.

A robustly potted Opium Jar in glazed stoneware, decorated with applied molded relief of a dragon among clouds. The dragon is picked out in brown and white glaze against a sky-blue ground, creating a lively contrast in tone and texture. The form is compact and functional, with the molded decoration providing strong visual presence.

Provenance:
Sold by Christie's 15 April 1999 | Live Auction 8350 Oriental Works of Art | Lot 408 / 10
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-1687641?ldp_breadcrumb=back

Condition:
Overall good condition, one small chip at the rim.

Dimensions:
H7,8 x W9,5 cm

Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without stand or doll house vase.

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Glazed Stoneware Opium Jar
Vietnam, late 19th, early 20th century.

A robustly potted Opium Jar in glazed stoneware, decorated with applied molded relief of a dragon among clouds. The dragon is picked out in brown and white glaze against a sky-blue ground, creating a lively contrast in tone and texture. The form is compact and functional, with the molded decoration providing strong visual presence.

Provenance:
Sold by Christie's 15 April 1999 | Live Auction 8350 Oriental Works of Art | Lot 408 / 10
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-1687641?ldp_breadcrumb=back

Condition:
Overall good condition, one small chip at the rim.

Dimensions:
H7,8 x W9,5 cm

Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without stand or doll house vase.

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Details

Dynastic Style/Period
late 19th - early 20th century
Artist
EX CHRISTIE'S
Country of Origin
Vietnam
Material
Porcelain
Height
7.8 cm
Width
9.5 cm
Title of artwork
Opium Jar
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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