An oblong dish in the form of a dragon with elaborate 24 KT gold embellishment, the dragon's head and front legs are decorated with a gold fishnet pattern with the body having a paneled design of assorted flowers on a black ground, with flower sprays on the interior. The dragon's ears, mouth and tongue are painted turquoise with the nose and paws gilded.

3.5 x 11.25 x 3.25 in.

The Black Dynasty Collection designs were based on creations of the Japanese Kakiemon porcelain. This pattern was first introduced for the Queen of Hungary in the 1850's.



Good condition.