A wucai and doucai 'Dragon' dish, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735)
Lot 1216. A wucai and doucai 'Dragon' dish, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735), 7/8 in. (20 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 17,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
The dish is decorated in the center with a green-enameled five-clawed dragon reaching for a flaming pearl, below five striding five-clawed dragons in pursuit of pearls in underglaze blue below the gilt rim. The exterior is decorated with four phoenix in flight amid cloud scrolls.
Note: Compare the similar Yongzheng-marked dish sold at Christie's London, 14 May 2013, lot 224.
A rare doucai 'Dragon' dish, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735), 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) diam. Sold for GBP 97,875 at Christie's London, 14 May 2013, lot 224. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013
(Cf. my post A rare doucai 'Dragon' dish, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735)
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 14 - 15 September 2017, New York


