A large gilt-bronze-mounted white glazed porcelain carp. 19th century

with a dragon-headed carp leaping out of tumultuous foaming waves, on a pierced rocaille, scroll and foliate cast base. 38cm high; 1ft 3in. Estimate ,000—10,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Important Continental Furniture, Ceramics and Clocks. 02 Dec 08. London - www.sotheby's.com