Bidspirit auction | A CHINESE COPPER RED DRAGON

A CHINESE COPPER RED DRAGON ON PORCELAIN MOONFLASK - The flattened body with short neck and S-shaped Ruyi handles at the shoulders is decorated with a pursuing five-toed dragon in underglaze copper-red with picked out blue eyes centered by a flaming pearl surrounded by ingzhi clouds above crashing waves. Probably late Qing or Republic period. Measures 13 x 10.5 x 5.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Measures 13 x 10.5 x 5.5 inches. Condition Very good condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs, scratches or areas of heavy wear. Provenance Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques, Tokyo (est. 1978). A world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture, Kurofune was a landmark destination featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.