Asian Art II - 28th July 2021
Lot 1069
A CHINESE IMPERIAL YELLOW GLAZED 'DRAGON' DISH
Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £4200
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Description
A CHINESE IMPERIAL YELLOW GLAZED 'DRAGON' DISH
SIX CHARACTER DAOGUANG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1821-50
The sides rising from a gently tapering foot to an everted rim, incised to the centre with a medallion enclosing a scaly dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, with two further dragons chasing sacred jewels amidst clouds and flames to the underside, decorated in a rich yellow glaze, the base glazed white and with the reign mark in underglaze blue, 17.2cm.
Provenance: from the collection of Mrs Elizabeth Walter, née Hall (d.2021).