A Chinese blue&white porcelain dragon pattern views plate

Qing dynasty Yongzheng period

The pan is open, the abdomen is shallow, and the feet are circled. The carcass is firm and uniform, the enamel is fat and blue and white, the seawater dragon pattern is painted on the plate, the dragon is natural and free, the blue and white color is elegant, the painting is bold and simple.

PROVENANCE: From The Estate of Garold G. Darty(1930-2019) of Bear, DE. Born in Townsend, DE on June 29, 1930, Garold was a life-long Delaware resident. He served in the U. S. Army National Guard from 1948 until 1954. He worked as a surveyor for Delaware Dept. of Transportation for 37 years, from 1954 until retiring in 1991. A devoted family man, he especially loved family gatherings and crab feasts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, working in his yard, garden, and home. He was a faithful Phillies and NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing all across the country and accomplished his goal of visiting 48 of the 50 states. Bud was a member of The United Methodist Church, Georgetown, where he served as an usher and enjoyed the fellowship of his church family.