A PAIR OF AUBERGINE-GLAZED INCISED DRAGON BOWLS

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A PAIR OF AUBERGINE-GLAZED INCISED DRAGON BOWLS
DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD

Each with deep, rounded sides issuing from a cylindrical foot, decorated on the exterior with a pair of striding dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst clouds and flames, covered on the exterior with an iridescent glaze of purplish-brown tone thinning slightly just below the white-glazed rim and interior
6in. (15.3cm.) diam. (2)

Lot Essay

An aubergine-glazed Daoguang-marked bowl of this pattern and size was included in the exhibition of Qing Mark and Period Monochromes and Enamelled Wares, S. Marchant & Son, London, July 12-July 24, 1981, Catalogue, no. 32