Lot 080 A BLUE-GROUND ENAMELLED ‘DRAGON’ LIDDED CUP TONGZHI PERIOD, QING DYNASTY 蓝地粉彩云龙纹盖碗 清同治

Description

A BLUE-GROUND ENAMELLED ‘DRAGON’ LIDDED CUP
TONGZHI PERIOD, QING DYNASTY
蓝地粉彩云龙纹盖碗
清同治
ESTIMATE: $800~$1200
Description
This lidded cup features a deep, flared body with rounded sides resting on a short ring foot, accompanied by a matching domed cover. The exterior is decorated with a vibrant cobalt blue ground, which serves as a striking backdrop for white dragons weaving through a dense field of ruyi-shaped clouds. The dragons are rendered with dynamic energy, depicted chasing flaming pearls—a classic motif symbolizing imperial power and wisdom. The interior and the base are applied with a smooth white glaze. The base of the cup bears a four-character reign mark in iron-red seal script reading “Tongzhi Nian Zhi” (Made during the Tongzhi Reign). This style of decoration reflects the traditional craftsmanship of the late Qing dynasty imperial kilns, combining rich color with auspicious dragon imagery.
Diameter ：10.3cm (4 in)
CONDITION REPORT
The lidded cup and cover are in good condition overall. There are minor surface scratches and natural wear to the enamels consistent with age. A few tiny firing imperfections are present on the rim and foot, which are characteristic of late Qing dynasty porcelain production.
• Provenance ：From a Distinguished Canadian Private Collection
此盖碗撇口，深腹，圈足，配有隆起的圆盖。器身通体施深邃的霁蓝釉为地，其上以粉彩绘白龙穿梭于如意祥云之间。龙纹描绘生动传神，呈戏珠之势，寓意皇权尊贵与吉祥如意。器内壁及底部施白釉，釉质莹润。碗底及盖内均署矾红“同治年制”四字篆书款。此种蓝地白龙的装饰技法常见于晚清官窑，色彩对比鲜明，体现了清代同治时期制瓷工艺的传统特色与富丽堂皇的艺术风格。
品相报告：
盖碗整体品相良好。釉面见自然磨损及轻微划痕，符合时代特征。口沿及足圈可见细小窑裂或传世痕迹，属清晚期瓷器工艺之正常现象。
技术规格 ：
直径：10.3厘米（4 英寸）
来源：加拿大著名收藏家