Green and aubergine dragon saucer, Xuantong period, late Qing dynasty, China, 1908-1924. Artist: Unknown

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Green and aubergine dragon saucer on imperial yellow ground, Xuantong period, late Qing dynasty, China, 1908-1924. The two dragons are chasing a single flaming pearl in the centre of the saucer. There are double aubergine lines framing the medallion. The reverse has four green storks and alternating stylised clouds. The base has a six character kaishu mark of Xuantong and the piece is of the period.

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Size: 2337px × 2759px
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Photo credit: © The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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