Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
A moulded and carved Longquan celadon 'dragon' dish, early Ming dynasty, 13th - 14th century, the heavily potted dish relief-decorated at the centre with a writhing four-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl, enclosed by an incised wave design at the cavetto below the everted, flattened rim, the exterior carved with a series of ribs to the sides, all beneath a rich green glaze.
Dimensions:
Diameter c. 35.5 cm (14in.)
Recommended book:
Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul
Provenance:
From a private Swedish collection, purchased during the early 20th century.
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP
