Lot 401. A Rare Aubergine-Glazed 'Dragon' Dish, Kangxi Mark and Period (1662-1722); 25.2cm., 10in. Estimate 15,000 - 20,000 GBP. Lot sold 39,650 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

the shallow sides rising from a straight foot to a flaring rim, incised to the interior with a medallion enclosing a five-clawed dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, surrounded by two striding dragons chasing flaming pearls, the decoration repeated to the exterior above a lotus lappet band, covered overall in a brilliant aubergine glaze stopping above the footrim, the white base inscribed with a six-character Kangxi mark within a double-circle.

Provenance: Collection of E.T. Hall, no. 32.
Christie’s London, 7th June 2004, lot 53.