A Rare And Important Fine Engraved Green-Glazed Bowl, China, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period

the sides finely engraved with two scaly dragons striding over stylized rocks and waves in pursuit of the 'flaming pearl' amidst flame and ruyi cloud motifs, covered with a brilliant iridescent leaf-green glaze, the interior with a green enameled dragon medaillon, the base glazed white with an underglaze blue six-character mark - D. 15,5 cm - Fine condition - Estimate 20 000 €

Provenance: Property from an important private collection

Notes: - The Paul and Helen Bernat Collection of Important Qing Imperial Porcelain and Works of Art, Sotheby's Hongkong 15.11.1988, Lot 71

- The Baur Collection, Vol. III, nos. A451/A449 - The O.C.S. Jubilee Exhibition of The Ceramic Art of China, London 1971, catalague no. 247

Nagel Aunctions. Asian Arts. 10 November 2008. www.auction.de