A large blue and white  'Dragon' jar, Kangxi period (1662-1722) or later. Estimate £4,000 – £6,000 ($6,136 - $9,204). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The body of the jar is decorated with three writhing dragons emerging from foaming waves, beside rocks and chasing flaming pearls. The rim is decorated with a diaper pattern border. 15 ¼ in. (38.7 cm.) high

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 12 May 2015, London, South Kensington