Lot Essay
A similar dish from the Simon Kwan Collection was included in the Chinese University of Hong Kong Exhibition of Imperial Porcelain of Late Qing, 1983, Catalogue, no. 57
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A FINE PAIR OF GREEN AND YELLOW 'DRAGON' SAUCER DISHES
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A FINE PAIR OF GREEN AND YELLOW 'DRAGON' SAUCER DISHES
DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD
Each with chrysanthemum-petal rim, decorated in the medallion with a five-clawed dragon surrounding a 'flaming pearl' amidst floral shoots and two striding dragons chasing 'flaming pearls' around the well, repeated on the reverse, the borders outlined in aubergine enamel, the bases white--5 1/2in. (13.2cm.) diam, box (2)
DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD
Each with chrysanthemum-petal rim, decorated in the medallion with a five-clawed dragon surrounding a 'flaming pearl' amidst floral shoots and two striding dragons chasing 'flaming pearls' around the well, repeated on the reverse, the borders outlined in aubergine enamel, the bases white--5 1/2in. (13.2cm.) diam, box (2)