Antique Chinese Crackle-Glazed Vase – Applied Green Dragon with Loop Handles (c.1880–1910) midcentury china this player was eventually catagorized

this player was eventually catagorized simply as a bassist

This reclining pig is full of character and fine detail

A colourful display item from a well-known Sadler collector’s range

Gilt lettering remains legible but worn

Wallace and Preston in fantastic condition stamped 1989

Antique Chinese Crackle-Glazed Vase – Applied Green Dragon with Loop Handles (c.1880–1910) midcentury china this player was eventually catagorizedA characterful late Qing Dynasty crackle glazed vase featuring an applied green dragon in relief, hand modelled loop handles and a gently tapered meiping inspired form. Dating to around 18801910, this example shows all the hallmarks of provincial southern kiln production: a thickly potted stoneware body, wide crackle pattern with deep age patination, and glaze pooling around the neck and applied decoration. The green glazed dragon, fluid in movement