China, 1736-1795. Delicately pooted with deep rounded sides sweeping to an everted rim, the exterior finely incised with two sinuous dragons pursuing the flaming pearl amid flames and cloud scrolls above a border of crashing waves, covered overall in a rich egg-yolk yellow glaze, save for the recessed base covered in a transparent glaze over the underglaze-blue six-character seal mark da Qing Qianlong nianzhi and of the period.

Provenance: Private UK Collection, assembled prior to 2000. Christie's Paris, 12 July 2022, lot 728, sold for EUR 44,100 or approx. EUR 49,500 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing.
Condition: Superb condition with minor wear and minimal firing irregularities.

Weight: 125 g
Dimensions: Diameter 12 cm

Expert's note: During the Qing dynasty, bowls covered on both the exterior and interior in yellow enamel were reserved exclusively for use at rituals in the Palace and for the use of the Emperor, Empress, and Empress Dowager.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 31 May 2010, lot 2019
Price: HKD 325,000 or approx. EUR 56,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A yellow-glazed incised 'dragon' bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period
Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, yellow glaze, incised decoration, dragon motif, and reign mark. Note the size (15.3 cm).

Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie's New York, 19 September 2007, lot 361
Price: USD 61,000 or approx. EUR 82,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A yellow-glazed incised bowl, Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period
Expert remark: Compare the closely related glaze, incised decoration, dragon motif, and reign mark. Note the slightly different form and size (14 cm).

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