Interior center decorated with 4 chrysanthemums
and leaves on a meandering vine within a double line border. This surrounded
by 4 large camellia blooms and leaves delicately connected by a very
thin wandering vine. The inner rim bordered by a classic scroll.
The exterior finely decorated with a pair
of three-clawed flaming dragons among stylized cloud scrolls. Though falling
within the min-yao category, the detail of this piece exhibits excellent
use of wash, outline, and shading techniques normally seen on Imperial ware.
Slight discoloration in areas of the lip where the biscuit was exposed during
firing. Very thin potting, hard porcelain, and rings like a bell when
struck. |