A CHINESE PORCELAIN DRAGON AND PHOENIX BOWL, KANGXI MARK AND...

Hammer

£65,000

A CHINESE PORCELAIN DRAGON AND PHOENIX BOWL, KANGXI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD

The Imperial bowl painted in the famille-verte palette on the exterior with dragons and phoenix amongst flowers and foliage. The interior with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl. Six character Chinese mark and of the period.

10cm W

Provenance: Private collection, London.

Purchased on the 5th May 1960 from William Clayton Limited, 38 Bury Street, St. James's, London, SW1. Receipt read as follows:

'One very fine small imperial famille verte bowl decorated with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, K'ang Hsi seal mark and period, special price, £95--'.

Condition report: This bowl has been examined under natural and UV light and found to be in perfect condition. There is no evidence of damage, repair or restoration.

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