A pair of blue and white 'dragon' bowls, Daoguang six-character seal marks in underglaze-blue and of the period (1821-1850). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The exterior of each bowl is painted in vibrant shades of cobalt blue, depicting two ferocious five-clawed dragons striding amidst flames and clouds, above crashing waves encircling the foot. 8 ? in. (22 cm.) diam. Estimate £20,000 – £30,000 ($33,620 - $50,430)

Provenance: Christie's London, 14 May 2013, lot 186.
Formerly in a private European collection, amassed in the early 20th century.

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/