Lot 500. A blue and white double-gourd 'dragon' vase, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795); 17.8cm., 7in. Estimate 3,000 - 5,000 GBP. Lot sold 10,625 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

of flattened double-gourd form supported on a spreading foot, flanked by pair ofruyi handles, painted on each side of the lower bulb with a shou medallion between a pair of confronted dragons, the upper bulb with a bat medallion, all amongst foliate scrolls, skirted around the foot with a keyfret border, the base with a six-character Qianlong seal mark.