Chinese Green Enameled Engraved Dragon Dish. Hongzhi six-character mark within a double circle in underglaze blue

Chinese Green Enameled Engraved Dragon Dish. Hongzhi six-character mark within a double circle in underglaze blue and probably of the Period.. photo courtesy Doyle New York

he interior base with an incised central dragon amid clouds, enameled over the biscuit in emerald green, the exterior with two similar striding dragons on a white ground incised with waves between plain green line borders. Diameter 7 1/8 inches. Light surface scratches to interior. Overall very good condition. Estimate $20,000-30,000

Property of a Private Collector

For a similar example see Christie's, Hong Kong, March 18-19, 1991, lot 536

Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 21, 2011 www.doylenewyork.com