Imperial bowl, China, Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), porcelain, yellow, green and purple glazed. On a round stand ring ...

Imperial bowl, China, Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), porcelain, yellow, green and purple glazed. On a round stand ring, deeply moulded body with flared lip rim. On the outer wall fine incised decoration of dragons with flaming pearls surrounded by clouds and waves. Six-character Xuantong mark in the bottom. Height 7 cm, dia. 15 cm.
The color yellow was reserved exclusively for the imperial court. Until 1935, imperial yellow bowls could be found in their original packaging, as they were delivered directly to the court by the manufacturers. Very good condition and very decorative, a collector's item
Provenance: Private collection South Germany.