This is a fine Imperial celadon plate with intricately carved dragon decoration from Qianlong period. The plate has a flared wall sitting on a shallow foot ring. The interior is carved with a central medallion with a dragon leaping amid swirling and crested waves. The entire surface is covered with a beautiful even pale clair-de-lune celadon color. The base is inscribed with a six-character Imperial Qianlong seal mark in cobalt blue. Except for minor glaze scratches and wear, this plate is in excellent condition with a superb glaze and wonderfully carved decoration.
Size: diameter: 21cm; height: 4.3cm