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. |