A celadon-glazed ‘Dragon’ fishbowl. Qing dynasty, 19th century - Sothebys

the deep curved sides rising from three globular feet to an incurved rim, the exterior moulded and carved with two dragons writhing amongst clouds contesting a flaming pearl, covered overall in a pale sea-green glaze running short of the base revealing the buff body, French Baroque style bronze stand, cast with dolphins. Quantité: 2 - 39cm., 15 3/8 in. Estimation: 10,000 - 15,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 mai 2013 www.sothebys.com