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QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN AUBERGINE ENAMEL AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
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A YELLOW-GROUND GREEN AND AUBERGINE-ENAMELLED 'DRAGON' DISH
QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN AUBERGINE ENAMEL AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The dish is incised to the interior with two five-clawed dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl, all highlighted in aubergine and green enamels. The exterior is incised and enamelled in green with four cranes in flight amongst four scrolling clouds.
15 5/8. in. (14.3 cm.) diam.
QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN AUBERGINE ENAMEL AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The dish is incised to the interior with two five-clawed dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl, all highlighted in aubergine and green enamels. The exterior is incised and enamelled in green with four cranes in flight amongst four scrolling clouds.
15 5/8. in. (14.3 cm.) diam.
Provenance
Private Japanese Collection.
Christie's London, 6 November 2018, lot 242.
Christie's London, 6 November 2018, lot 242.
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