Sold for $23,750

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Wucai 'Dragon and Phoenix' Porcelain Bowl

DAOGUANG PERIOD (1821- 1850)

清道光五彩龍鳳呈祥紋盌
the deep rounded sides supported on a narrow foot and rising to an everted rim, the exterior enameled with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl, divided by phoenixes amidst leafy floral sprays, the rim decorated with a band of precious objects, the interior with a roundel enclosing an iron-red dragon surrounded by green flame wisps, the base bearing a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue, Daqing Daoguang nian zhi.

Diameter 6 1/8 in., 15.5 cm.

Property from the Collection of Dr. Clarence C. Close, Northbrook, Illinois

Condition Report

Overall very good condition with no visible chips, hairlines or restoration.

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