Lot 337. A blue and white bowl, Wanli mark and period (1573-1620); 19.4cm., 7 5/8 in. Estimate 15,000 - 20,000 GBP. Lot sold 18,750 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flared rim, the interior painted with a central medallion enclosing two dragons contesting a flaming pearl amongst clouds, surrounded by four detached lingzhi sprays with radiating leafy tendrils, the exterior with four jardinières of pomegranates between bands of beribboned precious objects and lotus scrolls, inscribed with a six-character Wanli mark within a double-circle, Japanese wood box Quantité: 2. 

Provenance: A Japanese Private Collection.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London, 07 nov. 2012