A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' CENSER MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD, DATED 1611 the cylindrical body rising to an inverted dished rim, painted with a pair of dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls above mountain peaks and crashing waves divided by three moulded mythical beast heads, separated by two inscribed cartouches with a date, place of manufacture and dedication 26 cm, 10 1/4 in.
A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' CENSER MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD, DATED 1611 the cylindrical body rising to an inverted dished rim, painted with a pair of dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls above mountain peaks and crashing waves divided by three moulded mythical beast heads, separated by two inscribed cartouches with a date, place of manufacture and dedication 26 cm, 10 1/4 in.