A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE RECTANGULAR TILE

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE RECTANGULAR TILE

19TH CENTURY

Decorated with a stylised bloom surrounded by four lotus flowerheads set amidst scrolling foliage, the design bordered by two scaly dragons in pursuit of a sacred pearl, with billowing clouds and flames around the mythical beasts, 31.6cm x 20.3cm.

Provenance: from the collection of Lady Molly McAlpine (d.1987), and thence by descent.