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WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
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A BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' DISH
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
The dish is decorated to the interior with a front-facing five-clawed dragon chasing the flaming pearl amongst scattered flame scrolls and ruyi-shaped clouds. The exterior is boldly decorated with two further striding dragons chasing the flaming pearl.
7 ¾ in. (19.7 cm.) diam.
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
The dish is decorated to the interior with a front-facing five-clawed dragon chasing the flaming pearl amongst scattered flame scrolls and ruyi-shaped clouds. The exterior is boldly decorated with two further striding dragons chasing the flaming pearl.
7 ¾ in. (19.7 cm.) diam.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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