Lot 1568
  • 1568

A fine blue and white 'dragon' bowl seal mark and period of Qianlong

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description

finely potted of ogée form and imitating Ming style, painted in deep cobalt blue with a pair of sinuous dragons encircling the exterior against a cloud ground, the base of the interior set with a single upright dragon enclosed within a medallion

Provenance

J.F. Woodthorpe Collection.

Condition

The overall condition is very good. The cobalt blue is very well controlled and bright.
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