Saucer with two dragons between waves c. 1700 - 1724

This 18th-century Chinese porcelain saucer, painted in underglaze blue, depicts two dragons swimming in a swirling sea. The dragons are a common motif in Chinese art, symbolizing power and good fortune. The saucer, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a beautiful example of Chinese export porcelain, which was highly sought after in Europe during this period. The delicate blue and white decoration of the saucer, with its floral border, is characteristic of the Qing dynasty style.