Lot 746. A green-glazed aubergine-enamelled 'dragon' bowl , Seal mark and period of Qianlong. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 HKD. Lot sold 100,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's.

incised around the exterior with two five-clawed dragons chasing a 'flaming pearl' above crashing waves surrounding the foot, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark; 11.2 cm, 4 3/8 in.

Provenance: Acquired from C.C. Teng & Co., Taipei during the 1990s, by repute.

Sotheby's. Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 02 Jun 2016