East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous, blue-glazed porcelain brush washer with the Yongzheng mark. Along the rim is an epic showdown between a finely detailed appliqued dragon and bat staring each other from opposite ends of the bowl. The dragon is curiously menacing with mouth ajar, a protruded tongue, sharp protracted claws, and a spiked spinal column. The bat has wings at attention, a pair of petite ears, and fine delineation of its furry body. The vessel has a magnificent luster to its teal exterior. Though Ming era pottery is revered by scholars and enthusiasts as China's most important ceramic era, this example is a true gem of the Qing dynasty with a more minimalist composition than customary, well-executed detailing, and a vibrant blue glaze that is a treat for the eyes. Size: 8" W x 2.5" H (20.3 cm x 6.4 cm) Provenance: private Morrison, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #163800