#5988 • Qing Dynasty Imperial Dragon Bowl W/Kangxi Mark

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Est. $9,000-$13,000 Qing Dynasty Blue Underglazed White Porcelain Imperial Dragon Ogee Bowl W/Kangxi Reign Mark - This porcelain bowl is of ogee form and elaborately decorated on both the interior and exterior in a vibrant cobalt blue underglaze. The exterior is decorated with a pair of five-clawed four-legged dragons striding amidst cloud and flame wisps in pursuit of a flaming pearl, while the interior is decorated with a scrolling five-clawed dragon among cloud and flame wisps, clutching the flaming pearl. The center dragon is bordered by five bats among a heavily decorated background of clouds, representing the five blessings: longevity, health, wealth, virtue, and natural death. The flaming pearl is associated with spiritual energy, wisdom, prosperity, power, or immortality, and depicting the dragons with five claws suggests that the piece was made for an emperor or someone of nobility. The base is left undecorated and bears the six character Kangxi reign mark in blue underglaze. Measurements (approximate): 3"H x 7" in diameter.