Lot 164. A yellow-ground green-enamelled ‘dragon’ bowl, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795). Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 GBP. Lot sold 7,500 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.
the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flared rim, the exterior incised and enamelled in green with two striding dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', between a foliate scroll and a ruyi band, the interior with a shou character medallion, all reserved against an egg-yolk yellow ground, the white base with a seal mark; 10.2 cm, 4 in..
Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 09 Nov 2016