An underglaze blue and overglaze yellow enameled porcelain bowl - Kangxi Period

The thickly potted deep bowl with canted rim, tall shoulder and waisted foot area painted with richly hued cobalt wash and outline to define in reserve a dragon chasing a flaming pearl amid clouds, the design highlighted in lemon yellow enamel over a colorless glaze also covering the interior and the recessed base (wear to glaze). Diameter 7 7/8in (20cm) - Sold for $1,500 plus Premium and tax

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 20 Nov 2006. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco