AN INCISED YELLOW ENAMELLED 'DRAGON' BOWL
GUANGXU SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1875-1908)
With deep rounded sides rising from a cylindrical foot, incised on the exterior with two dragons striding amidst flames in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' above a band of stylised waves encircling the base, all under an enamel of egg-yolk yellow tone
5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) diam., box
Lot Essay
Previously sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2 November 1994, lot 123.
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