Lot 87 , A Chinese blue and white dragon dish, Kangxi period, 34.5cm

A Chinese blue and white 'dragon' dish, Kangxi period, painted with two confronting dragons chasing a flaming pearl amid scrolling clouds, apocryphal Chenghua mark in double line circle, 34.5cm
Estimate £600-800

There is a 38mm long hairline crack to the rim, typical fritting / glaze losses around the rim, there is a splinter section of the underside of the rim that has been broken off and restuck measuring 13 x 6mm max. otherwise in good condition.


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Sold for £1,300