California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 06, 2021  Mar. 06, 2021

 Lot # 6312 
A BLUE AND WHITE 'QILIN' DISH    清 宣德款青花螭龍紋盤


  • Dimension: Diameter: 12 1/2 in (31.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $600
  • Estimate To: $800

Qing Dynasty period. Rising from a circular foot ring and potted with shallow sides,the dish is painted to the interior center in cobalt blue to depict a powerful qilin with splitting tails and agape mouth,with foliate scroll issuing from mouth,all enclosed by double circle borders. The exterior is further decorated with a continuous scene of four similar qilin above the foot. The base bears a six character 'XUANDE' mark within double circle borders.