‘Dragon’ charger flexes its wings
A generation ago pieces such as this splendid 20in (50cm) famille rose ‘dragon’ charger from the Guangxu period (1874-1908) were valued chiefly as decorative objects. However, appreciation of the best quality porcelain produced in the last years of the Qing continues to grow.
This piece was probably made for the imperial household: it is painted to the centre with two oran…