Lot Essay
Yongzheng bowls of this pattern are quite rare. Compare with a similar bowl sold in these Rooms, 8 October 1990, lot 569. Another bowl of this type but with iron-red dragons was sold in these Rooms, 26 September 1989, lot 633.
For an example of a Xuande prototype refer to the Illustrated Catalogue of Ming Dynasty Porcelain in the National Palace Museum, pl. 62, although similar in shape and decoration, the dragons' heads are turned back.
(US$11,000-13,000)
For an example of a Xuande prototype refer to the Illustrated Catalogue of Ming Dynasty Porcelain in the National Palace Museum, pl. 62, although similar in shape and decoration, the dragons' heads are turned back.
(US$11,000-13,000)