A blue and white and copper-red 'dragon' vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period. Photo Sotheby's

of compressed ovoid for rising to a tall cylindrical neck and everted rim, the body boldly painted with six writhing four-clawed dragons in furious pursuit of 'flaming pearls', amid flames, all raised on a tall splayed foot painted with alternating cruciform clouds and precious objects. Height 17 3/4  in., 45.1 cm. Estimation 20,000 — 30,000 USD 

NOTE: A very similar vase, formerly from the Collection of Frederick J. and Antoinette H. Van Slyke was sold in these rooms 31st May 1989, lot 199.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 17 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com/