A Large Famille Verte Porcelain Dish with Double Dragons Chasing the Pearl and Floral Scroll Decoration, Tongzhi Period, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

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Dimensions: Diameter 25 cm (9.8 in); Height 4.5 cm (1.8 in); 19th Century Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi Period，Condition & Provenance: Very good condition with well-preserved enamel decoration, bright glaze, and intact gilt rim. No visible restoration or major damage observed. Provenance: Private collection in California, USA; held in the same family collection for over 50 years.Description:This elegant Qing dynasty famille verte porcelain dish features a wide shallow form with a neatly finished foot and a finely gilt rim. The interior is beautifully decorated with the powerful image of two dragons pursuing a flaming pearl, with finely rendered scales, dynamic claws, auspicious clouds, and decorative flames. The palette combines green, iron-red, and brown enamels, creating a rich and balanced composition.The interior wall is surrounded by scrolling floral motifs, while the exterior continues with lotus and peony scroll decoration. The delicate arrangement of flowers and leaves creates a harmonious decorative rhythm throughout the piece. The underside bears a six-character blue underglaze regular script mark reading “Da Qing Tongzhi Nian Zhi.”A fine example of Qing imperial-style decorative porcelain, this large presentation dish reflects the refined craftsmanship of the Tongzhi period. With its impressive scale, detailed painting, elegant colors, and complete form, it represents an attractive example of nineteenth-century Qing court porcelain.

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