Lot 561. A fine incised green-ground aubergine-enamelled 'Dragon' bowl, underglaze blue six-character mark Kangxi and of the period (1662-1722). D. 11,3 cm. Estimate 2.000/3.000 €. Lot sold 2.800 €. Courtesy Nagel

the exterior is finely incised and enamelled in aubergine with a pair of scaly dragons amidst clouds in pursuit of flaming pearls, striding above crashing waves breaking against stylised rocks, all against an emerald-green enamel ground. Hairline to rim.

Provenance: Property from a Berlin private collection, bought in the 1970s from Sotheby's London.