Fine Chinese Works of Art, Paintings & Calligraphy - 22nd May 2018

Lot 241

A RARE CHINESE IRON RED-GROUND 'DRAGON' DISH SIX CHARACTER KANGXI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD...

Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £3500

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Description

A RARE CHINESE IRON RED-GROUND 'DRAGON' DISH SIX CHARACTER KANGXI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1662-1722 Painted with a central scaly green enamel dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl amidst small fiery wisps, the border and reverse with four further dragons, 21.8cm. Cf. Christie's New York, 15th September 2016, lot 912, for a similar dish, de-accessioned from the Metropolitan Museum, New York.