Lot 2261. A fine underglaze-blue and yellow-enamel decorated 'Dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark within double circles and of the period (1662-1722); 5 5/8 in. (14.1 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 500,000 - HKD 700,000. Price realised HKD 870,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013

The bowl is finely potted with rounded sides rising to a slightly everted rim, and decorated around the exterior with two sinuous five-clawed dragons striding amidst ruyiclouds and flame-scrolls in pursuit of flaming pearls, above a band of overlapping petal lappets encircling the foot. The interior is decorated with a central medallion enclosing a third dragon, box.

Christie's. Imperial Sale, Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 29 May 2013, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall