Lot 3208. A fine pair of blue and white puce-enamelled brush handles, Qianlong six-character seal marks in iron red and of the period (1736-95). Estimate HK$800,000 – HK$1,200,000 (US$103,470 - $155,204). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

Each cylindrical handle is boldly decorated with two ferocious five-clawed dragons writhing through stylised clouds and five bats. 8 3/4 in. (22 cm.) long, fitted box

Provenance: Sold at Christie's London, 3 November 2009, lot 287