Lot 134. A fine pair of yellow ground green-enamelled 'dragon and phoenix' bowls, Xianfeng six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1851-1861). Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000 (USD 19,429 - USD 25,905). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.
Each bowl is incised and enamelled in bright green with two sinuous dragons striding around the exterior alternated with two long-tailed phoenixes, the interior centred with a roundel containing a Shou character; 4 1/4 in. (11 cm.) diam., box
Property from a private Hong Kong family
Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 October 2016, Hong Kong