A rare wucai ‘dragon’ dish, Yongzheng mark and period. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.

the curved sides divided into six lobes and supported on a short tapered foot, painted to the exterior with four scaly dragons writhing amongst scrolling clouds and flame wisps in pursuit of flaming pearls, the base with a six-character reign mark in three vertical columns within a double-circle - 15.7cm., 6 ¼in.

Provenance: Collection of J. Dearman Birchall (1828-1897).

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, Londres, 11 nov. 2015, 11:00 AM