Lot 7. A fine aubergine-glazed incised 'Dragon' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 6 in. (15.3 cm.) diam. Estimate £15,000 – £20,000 ($22,710 - $30,280). Price realised GBP 16,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The bowl is finely incised to the exterior with a pair of dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst flames and above a border of waves. The foot is further incised with a border of key-fret above a double line. The bowl is covered overall in an iridescent rich aubergine glaze. 

Provenance: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8 April 2007, lot 714.
With S. Marchant and Sons, London.

Exhibited: Qing Mark and Period Monochrome and Two Coloured Wares, S. Marchant and Sons, London, 1992, illustrated in the Catalogue, no. 58.

Christie's. APPRECIATING ELEGANCE: ART FROM THE SUI YUAN ZHAI COLLECTION, 11 May 2015, London, King Street