A true collector’s piece with soul and history.
This antique Chinese porcelain plate features a fierce five-clawed imperial dragon chasing flaming pearls, hand-painted in deep cobalt blue. Measuring 27.7 cm in diameter, it is a bold and dramatic example of Qing Dynasty–style artistry.
What makes this plate truly exceptional:
✔️ Bronze staples – traditional, now rare restoration method
✔️ Red wax seal on the reverse – from a private French gallery collection
The five-clawed dragon symbolizes imperial power, protection, and wisdom in Chinese mythology, surrounded here by flaming pearls of enlightenment.
Diameter: 27.7 cm
Technique: Hand-painted underglaze cobalt
Material: Porcelain
Period: Late 19th to early 20th century
Origin: China – French gallery collection
Restoration: Bronze staple repair
Perfect for Asian art collectors, wabi-sabi interiors, or symbolic gifting.
