An extensive Chinese famille rose 'dragons chasing the pearl' service, Republic, 20th C.

31 x 22,5 cm (the largest oval dish)

Dia.: 24,5 - 21,3 cm (the largest and the smallest plate)

20 x 20 cm (the largest square plate)

19 x 14 cm (the smallest oval dish)

Dia.: 14,3 - 11 cm (the largest and the smallest saucer)

L 13,8 cm (the spoons)

Dia.: 13 cm (the bowl)

12,6 x 12,6 cm (the smallest square plate)

H 5,8 cm - Dia.: 5,5 cm (the largest cup)

H 5,5 cm - Dia.: 5,5 cm (the smallest cup)

The decoration shows two dragons chasing the flaming pearl in the middle of the design, a recurrent motif in Chinese art, with the pearl representing the attainment of wisdom, power or immortality.