A DOUCAI 'LONGEVITY' DISH, QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
A DOUCAI 'LONGEVITY' DISH
QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The dish is decorated to the interior with a central medallion depicting a fruiting peach tree, with the branches forming a stylised shou character beside rocks and a lingzhi spray. The exterior is similarly decorated with three further branches between meandering lingzhi sprays.
5 ¾ in. (14.6 cm.) diam.
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A DOUCAI 'LONGEVITY' DISH
QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The dish is decorated to the interior with a central medallion depicting a fruiting peach tree, with the branches forming a stylised shou character beside rocks and a lingzhi spray. The exterior is similarly decorated with three further branches between meandering lingzhi sprays.
5 ¾ in. (14.6 cm.) diam.
Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SCOTTISH COLLECTION