China, Doucai Yuhuchunping vase, pear-shaped body supported on slightly splayed foot, wide trumpet mouth, painted with two striding dragons, one in under glaze blue, the other in aubergine enamel, six-character Cheng-Hua mark within a double circle on base, fitted with wood stand. Height 13 in. Provenance: Formerly from the collection of B.V. Lake, UK, by descent.
l, amid leafy lotus scrolls all above a band of lotus panels at the foot, the waisted neck painted with upright plantain, base with six-character Cheng-Hua mark within a double circle, fiftted with wood stand, 13 inch high. Provenance: Formerly from the collection of B.V. Lake, UK, by descent