Lot 166. A fine blue and white ‘dragon’ cup, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722); 9.2cm., 3 5/8 in. Estimate 30,000 - 50,000 GBP. Lot sold 92,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's 2013

the deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a gently flaring rim, the exterior painted with five roundels each formed from a sinuous five-clawed dragon curled around its body, similarly decorated to the interior with a central dragon medallion, the base inscribed with a six-character mark within a double-circle.

PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, 18th November 1998, lot 868.