An unusual aubergine, green and yellow-glazed 'Dragon' bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate $3,000 – $5,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The exterior is decorated with two five-clawed dragons racing amidst clouds above a band of petal lappets, all in aubergine detailed in black on a bright green ground, while the interior and rim are covered with a glaze of rich egg yolk-yellow color. A Jiajing six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle is on the base. 5 ¼ in. (13.4 cm.) diam.

Provenance: Michael L. Vermeer, Atlanta, Georgia.

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 17 - 18 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza