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A very rare large doucai 'dragon' fish bowl — 明萬曆 鬪彩龍紋大缸 《大明萬曆年製》款

A very rare large doucai 'dragon' fish bowl

明萬曆 鬪彩龍紋大缸 《大明萬曆年製》款

This rare large doucai 'dragon' fish bowl from the Ming Dynasty Wanli period is a significant example of imperial Chinese porcelain. The work features intricate dragon motifs rendered in the sophisticated doucai (contrasting colors) technique.

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A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Part 3

November 1, 2022

Estimate: $60,000$80,000

Lot 48

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A very rare large doucai 'dragon' fish bowl, 明萬曆 鬪彩龍紋大缸 《大明萬曆年製》款

This rare large doucai 'dragon' fish bowl from the Ming Dynasty Wanli period is a significant example of imperial Chinese porcelain. The work features intricate dragon motifs rendered in the sophisticated doucai (contrasting colors) technique.

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Porcelain, Fish Bowl, Fish, Dragon, Traditional, Ming Dynasty, Decorative Art, Ceramic, Blue And White, Chinese