Lot 298: A Chinese Famille Rose Yellow-Ground Dragon Dish, Guangxu...
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A Chinese Famille Rose Yellow-Ground Dragon Dish, Guangxu Mark.
A circular porcelain dish richly decorated in famille rose enamels, featuring a central medallion with a multicoloured lotus roundel encircled by two pink dragons amid leafy scrolls and clouds. The wide border is filled with lotus blooms, scrolling foliage, and stylised ruyi motifs on a vibrant yellow ground. The reverse is painted with five iron-red bats encircling the foot, symbolising blessings. The base bears a six-character Guangxu mark in underglaze blue, possibly indicating the period or origin of the piece.
D: Approximately 21cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British gentleman.
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