California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 9, 2019  March 9, 2019

 Lot # 6171 
A RARE SANCAI GLAZE 'DRAGONS' STEM DISH    明崇禎 三彩海水龍紋高足盤


  • Dimension: Height: 3 3/8 in (8.5 cm) Diameter: 10 7/8 in (27.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1800
  • Estimate To: $2800

The dish finely enamelled to the interior with a powerful five clawed dragon leaping from turbulent waves, the outer border further painted with two flying dragons amidst floral scrolls, the exterior decorated in similar fashion, all supported on a short straight foot painted with turbulent waves, the base inscribed with eleven character 'Chong Zhen' mark. Ming Dynasty Chongzhen period.


Provenance: Private Los Angeles collection