QIANLONG MARK (1736-95) BLUE AND WHITE IMPERIAL DRAGON DISH / BOWL.  FEROCIOUS FIVE-CLAWED HORNED DRAGON.  

For your consideration is this extremely outstanding blue and white Chinese dish/bowl.  A six character Qianlong mark to base.  Qianlong was the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, running from 1736-95.  A large extremely well-painted dish, a single horned Imperial 'five-clawed' Dragon amidst an elegant foliage of lotus and petals, encircled by 4 other dragons and a lappet border of foliage surrounding the inner circle (some of the border painting lines has rubbed off, see pictures).  Hand-painted in an extremely exceptional Ming style, with traditional blue and white cobalt colors.  From what I have seen online, this is a later piece dating to the 19th/20th century, I encourage you to use your own judgment in dating as I make no guarantees in dating.  Winged Imperial Dragons are exceptionally rare on Chinese porcelain pieces, especially at such exceptional levels of detail.  A stunning dish that displays wonderfully, easily the centerpiece of any Asian collection. A grand 12 3/8" in diameter. A truly phenomenal addition to any professional collection.

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