A CHINESE IMPERIAL GREEN-ENAMELLED 'DRAGON' DISH

SIX CHARACTER DAOGUANG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1821-50

With a flared rim, painted to the centre with a medallion enclosing a scaly five-clawed dragon chasing a sacred pearl amidst flames, with two further dragons in pursuit of jewels to the reverse, the base with the seal mark in underglaze blue, 17.6cm.

Provenance: formerly a Belgian private collection.