Lot 3730. A yellow-ground green-enamelled 'dragon' saucer, Mark and period of Jiajing (1522-1566), 13.3 cm, 5 1/4 in. Estimate HKD 200,000 — 300,000. Price realised HKD 275,000 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
well potted with rounded sides rising from a tapered foot, the interior incised and painted in green enamel, depicting a central medallion enclosing two five-clawed scaly dragons writhing amongst cloud scrolls, their mouths agape showing sharp fangs, all encircled by double-line borders repeated at the rim, the exterior similarly decorated with two dragons pacing amongst clouds, all reserved against a rich egg-yolk yellow ground, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark in black enamel.
Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 03 Oct 2017