Japanese Works of Art - 15 Nov 2022
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A LARGE CHINESE IRON-RED 'DRAGON' DISH
A LARGE CHINESE IRON-RED 'DRAGON' DISH
SIX CHARACTER GUANGXU MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1875-1908
Painted to the interior with two ferocious scaly dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl amidst wispy clouds and stylised flames, the underside decorated with two further striding dragons, 34.3cm.
Provenance: from the collection of Dr Oliver Impey (1936-2005), and Dr Jane (Mellanby) Impey (1938-2021), of Cumnor Place, Oxford.
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