Eighteenth Century English Delft Shallow Bowl, ‘Dragon Chasing the Pearl’ ; London, c.1720.
£950.00
Early Eighteenth Century English Delft Shallow Bowl, ‘Dragon Chasing the Pearl’ ; London, c.1720.
Probably the most auspicious design in the English delft decorators repertoire of the eighteenth century and a piece beloved by connoisseurs.
The design is an evocative chinoiserie depicting the ‘Dragon chasing the Pearl’ a subject that dates back to ancient China ; a symbolic folk tale of wisdom, spiritual energy, power and prosperity.
A wonderful example of cultures colliding to great effect.
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Measures ; 20cm Dia.
No restoration ; Excellent Condition.
Provenance ; Graham Slater Collection ; Johnathan Horne ; Labels retained to base.
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