A wucai 'dragon and phoenix' bowl, Qianlong seal mark and period | 清乾隆 五彩龍鳳呈祥紋盌 《大清乾隆年製》款

A wucai 'dragon and phoenix' bowl

Qianlong seal mark and period

清乾隆 五彩龍鳳呈祥紋盌

《大清乾隆年製》款

the deep rounded sides supported on a narrow foot and rising to an everted rim, the exterior vibrantly enameled with two dragons each chasing a 'Flaming Pearl', divided by phoenix amidst leafy floral sprays, the rim with a band of precious objects, the interior with a roundel enclosing an iron-red dragon surrounded by green flame wisps, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue, wood stand (2)

Diameter 5 ¾ in., 14.8 cm