A YELLOW-GLAZED INCISED 'DRAGONS' DISH QIANLONG SEAL MARK AN...

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£4,000

A YELLOW-GLAZED INCISED 'DRAGONS' DISH
QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
黄釉划刻龙纹碟  乾隆
incised in the central medallion with a five-clawed dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl amidst flames, the exterior incised with two dragons alternating with two flaming pearls, all covered in a rich yellow glaze, with a hardwood stand
17.3cm diameter

PROVENANCE: A Private London Collection and thence by descent

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Two underglaze stains and two hairline rim cracks, also some wear and surface scratches. Old paint marks to underside of foot rim. Stand is missing a section of the rim.