Lot 193. A blue and white 'Dragon' jardinière, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 25.5cm., 10in. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 GBP. Lot sold 5,250 GBP. © Sotheby's.

of deep U-shape, painted to the the exterior with a four-clawed scaly dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, all with fire and cloud scrolls, the rim bound in metal

The Julian Thompson Study Collection.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 14 May 2014