A PAIR OF AUBERGINE-GLAZED INCISED BOWLS

XIANFENG SIX-CHARACTER MARKS IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1851-1861)

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A PAIR OF AUBERGINE-GLAZED INCISED BOWLS
XIANFENG SIX-CHARACTER MARKS IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1851-1861)
With deep rounded sides rising to a slightly everted rim, the exterior incised with two five-clawed, scaly dragons striding amidst flames and clouds in pursuit of flaming pearls above a band of rolling waves and rocks, all under a dark aubergine glaze in contrast to the white interior
6 in. (15.3 cm.) diam., wood stands, box (2)

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Lot Essay

The present bowls are exceptionally well carved, and their high quality may suggest that they date to early in the Xianfeng period. A Xianfeng- marked bowl with the same design, although glazed in reddish-brown, is illustrated by G. Avitabile, From the Dragon's Treasure, London, 1987, p. 78, no. 107.

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