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Lot 78: A Chinese Chenghua Doucai Dragon Pattern Bowl, Possibly Ming Dynasty

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Start price: £1

Estimated price: £150 - £200

Buyer's Premium:

The bowl is decorated with vibrant polychrome enamels. The exterior features two opposing five-clawed dragons in green and blue with red and white accents, surrounded by scrolling floral motifs in blue, red, and yellow against an off-white ground, bordered by a blue line at the rim. The interior basin mirrors this design with a central five-clawed dragon amidst similar scrolling florals. The base reveals an underglaze blue six-character mark within a double ring, reading "大明成化年製" (Dà Míng Chénghuà nián zhì), which translates to "Made in the Great Ming Chenghua Period."

H: Approximately 4.8cm

D: Approximately 13.8cm


Condition report:

Good condition with minor surface wear and firing inconsistencies visible. No major chips, cracks, or repairs are immediately evident.