A LARGE CHINESE UNDERGLAZE RED 'DRAGON' DISH

18TH CENTURY

Decorated to the centre with two dragons chasing sacred jewels against an anhua wave pattern and with a shou character to the centre, a simple red band to the rim. The reverse with nine further dragons amidst fire wisps on an anhua wave ground, a six character Kangxi mark to the base, 39.2cm.

Provenance: an English private collection, purchased from Bonhams London, on 11th June 1992, a copy of the original invoice is available.