A Chinese imperial blue and white dragon bowl, dating from the Tongzhi period (1861-1875). the deep rounded sides freely painted around exterior in cobalt blue tone with two sinuous five clawed dragons chasing flaming pearl amongst clouds,interior with white glaze, six character reign mark in underglaze blue
D. 5 1/2" (14 cm), H. 2 3/4" (7 cm)
Provenance: collection of a private New Jersey collector, purchased from Hong Kong in 1970s
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Condition: in good condition with minor surface wear and scratch

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