A Rare Chinese Underglaze Blue and Iron-Red Decorated 'Dragon' Bowl, Kangxi mark and of the period. 3-1/2 x 7-1/8 inches (8....

Description

A Rare Chinese Underglaze Blue and Iron-Red Decorated 'Dragon' Bowl, Kangxi mark and of the period
3-1/2 x 7-1/8 inches (8.9 x 18.1 cm) (diam.)

PROVENANCE:
Possibly acquired from Jade Tree Chinese Importers c. 1930s, Laguna Beach, CA.

The exterior featuring three iron-red five-clawed dragons amongst swirling clouds in underglaze blue. The interior well decorated en suite, centering a dragon pursuing a flaming pearl amongst swirling clouds. The recessed base displaying a six-character Kangxi mark.

Property from the Collection of General Julian Frisbie, and thence by descendants.



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