Lot Essay
(US$13,000-20,000)
Details
A FINE PAIR OF GREEN AND YELLOW 'DRAGON' BOWLS
ENCIRCLED KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD
The exterior incised with a pair of dragons striding through clouds and flames in pursuit of flaming pearls, all between interlocking ruyi-heads encircling the base and a classic scroll below the rim, the interior with a medallion enclosing a shou character, all under bright green enamel reserved on a lemon-yellow ground
4 in. (10.2 cm.) diam., box
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ENCIRCLED KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD
The exterior incised with a pair of dragons striding through clouds and flames in pursuit of flaming pearls, all between interlocking ruyi-heads encircling the base and a classic scroll below the rim, the interior with a medallion enclosing a shou character, all under bright green enamel reserved on a lemon-yellow ground
4 in. (10.2 cm.) diam., box
(2)
Provenance
The Edward T. Chow Collection, sold in Hong Kong, 25 November 1980, lot 146.