OACA · p20261026-04

Catalogued Qing powder-blue dragon alms bowl

Catalogued as Qing dynasty; this is the catalogue attribution, not OACA authentication.

Qing · 2026-11-10 · Earlier recommendation · Upcoming

A 24.8 cm tripod alms bowl painted with a red dragon among clouds on a powder-blue ground.

Catalogue estimate

USD · US dollarsOriginal estimate
$200–$400
CNY · Chinese yuanReference equivalent
CN¥1,342–CN¥2,683

Reference rates dated 2026-09-14 · Conversions rounded to whole currency units; settlement follows the original currency and agreed fees. Rate source

Estimates exclude buyer’s premium, OACA agency fees, taxes and delivery; they are not guaranteed purchase prices.

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Collecting notes & condition

Selected for its unusual ritual-vessel profile and contrasting red dragon on powder blue.

No chips, cracks or losses were reported; there are light scratches and wear to the raised feet. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; pickup and shipping are listed. Confirm packing, insurance, taxes and cross-border obligations. Buyer's premium is 30%. The estimate is not a sale price or value guarantee; OACA provides non-exclusive agency service only.

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Recommendation checked 2026-10-26