California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 14, 2019  December 14, 2019

 Lot # 317 
A BLUE AND WHITE 'QILIN' DISH    清 明宣德款青花獸紋盤


  • Dimension: D: 12 1/2 in (31.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $200
  • Estimate To: $400

Qing Dynasty period.(17th C.-19th C.) Rising from a circular foot ring and potted with shallow sides, the dish is painted to the interior center in cobalt blue to depict a powerful qilin with splitting tails and agape mouth, with foliate scroll issuing from mouth, all enclosed by double circle borders. The exterior is further decorated with a continuous scene of four similar qilin above the foot. The base bears a six character 'XUANDE' mark within double circle borders.