Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar Vase.
Provenance: This jar vase was from the collection of Ellerslie, a 133-year-old mansion (as shown in the photo) formerly owned by Autobarn founder Garry Dumbrell, designed by famous architect John Beswicke (1847-1925) and built in 1891.
The mansion (address: 16 Harcourt St, Hawthorn, Melbourne, VIC 3122, Australia) was sold for around $19.5 million in 2023, setting a new record for the suburb. Link: https://www.realestatesource.com.au/chemist-warehouse-scion-snares-hawthorn-east-mansion/
"The mansion’s collection, purchased from prominent antique dealers and auction rooms throughout Melbourne, is a testament to quality decorative arts and Australian art." (quote from AustralianAuctionReview: https://www.australianauctionreview.com.au/auction-review/famous-melbourne-architect-designed-mansion-contents-hot-auction-property)
Christian McCann Auctions, Feb 19, 2023, Lot 189, auction "A Truly Remarkable Auction. The collection of Ellerslie"
Size: Height 11.5 inch, Width 14 inch
Condition: Good, no body crack, no hairline