CHINESE 'DRAGON' PORCELAIN BOWL
deep, the body featuring a blue dragon accented with gilt, against a white ground with organic bulbous forms,?possibly marked in blue underglaze underside;?height: 9 cm (3 1/2 in.), diameter: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)

CONDITION
The bowl appears in good condition. Minor firing imperfections visible. Very light surface scratches visible to the interior of the bowl. Rubbing to the gilt rim. A minor chip to the interior resulting in a loss. Inspection under UV light shows overall a layer of varnish but no apparent sign of restoration.
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