Lot 72. A large wucai foliate-shaped 'dragon' basin, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1619). Estimate £12,000 - 15,000 (€15,000 - 19,000). Unsold. Photo Bonhams.

Heavily potted with foliate rim and deep sides, vividly painted and enamelled in the well with a blue five-clawed dragon amidst flaming pearls and wispy clouds, the sides and rim similarly decorated with alternating blue, red and green dragons, the exterior decorated with lotus scrolls under the rim as well as the 'Eight Buddhist Emblems' on the sides surrounded by lotus scrolls, Japanese box. 38cm (15in) diam. (2). 

Notes: Similar basins, Wanli mark and of the period, are illustrated in Chinese Ceramics in the Idemitsu Collection, Tokyo, 1987, pls.204, 726 and 754. 

Another example from the Jingguantang Collection, was sold at Christie's New York, 20 March 1997, lot 89.

Bonhams. AUCTION 23237: FINE CHINESE ART, LONDON, NEW BOND STREET