A RARE AND FINELY CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'DRAGON' BOWL
JIAJING SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1522-1566)
A RARE AND FINELY CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'DRAGON' BOWL JIAJING SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1522-1566) The bowl is supported on a cylindrical foot rising to slightly rounded sides and surmounted by a flaring rim. The cavetto is carved through layers of cinnabar lacquer with two five-clawed dragons frolicking amongst ruyi clouds, mountains, pine tree, cereal grass, three stars and three chained drums against air and water diaper grounds. The mouth rim is adorned with a band of scroll with alternating lingzhi and Eight Treasures. The foot ring is encircled by a keyfret chain below a band of upright lappets. The interior and base are applied with black lacquer. The foot is incised and gilt with a Jiajing mark. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) diam., box
A RARE AND FINELY CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'DRAGON' BOWL
JIAJING SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1522-1566)
A RARE AND FINELY CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'DRAGON' BOWL JIAJING SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1522-1566) The bowl is supported on a cylindrical foot rising to slightly rounded sides and surmounted by a flaring rim. The cavetto is carved through layers of cinnabar lacquer with two five-clawed dragons frolicking amongst ruyi clouds, mountains, pine tree, cereal grass, three stars and three chained drums against air and water diaper grounds. The mouth rim is adorned with a band of scroll with alternating lingzhi and Eight Treasures. The foot ring is encircled by a keyfret chain below a band of upright lappets. The interior and base are applied with black lacquer. The foot is incised and gilt with a Jiajing mark. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) diam., box
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