J.J. Lally & Co., Oriental Art / New York City, New York

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A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN ‘DRAGON’ DISHES

Kangxi marks and of the period (1662 – 1722)

each shallow circular saucer decorated in underglaze-blue line and wash with a five-claw dragon leaping in pursuit of the ‘pearl of wisdom’ amidst flame motifs filling a large central medallion enclosed by a double line border repeated at the rim, the underside with two more matching dragons in pursuit of ‘pearls’ amidst flame motifs, inscribed on the base with the six character reign mark of Kangxi within a double ring.

Diameter 6 ⁵⁄₁₆ and 6 ⁵⁄₈ inches (17 and 16.8 cm)

康熙　「大清康熙年製」款　青花龍紋盤一對　徑 17厘米、16.8 厘米

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