California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 10, 2016  December 10, 2016

 Lot # 5161 
A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE WUCAI 'DRAGON' DISHES    清 青花五彩龍紋小盤一對


  • Dimension: Height: 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm) Diameter: 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $4500

With shallow rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to a flared rim, the interior deftly painted in vivid tones of cobalt blue with a central medallion enclosing a green five-clawed dragon writhing amongst wucai scrolling clouds, the rim bordered by a colorful classic-scrolling band, the base with a six-character reign mark within a double circle. Qing Dynasty period.