Chinese 18th C Blue & White Dragon (Qilong) Porcelain Plate, Kangxi or Yongzheng, the reverse recessed base unglazed; together with an enamel Shishi decorated small plate shaped as a miniature "Barber's bowl with chin scoop and 2 holes for head attachment.. Diameter of blue and white 8 1/8 inches (20.7 cm.). PROVENANCE: From a private South Carolina collection.

The Qilong plate with age related wear to inside surface, 2 small areas scratched, possibly to remove kiln deposit; 2 adjacent chips to outside edge re-stuck with associated hairline, another shorter hairline, numerous small glaze flakes from the damage taped to back of porcelain. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.