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 while the body is painted in a paneled design of assorted flowers on a black ground; flower sprays decorate the interior. The dragon's ears, mouth and tongue are painted turquoise with the nose and paws gilded. Factory back stamp and #7760 on the underside.

3 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Jamestown, North Carolina

Good condition.