the shallow circular dish modelled with a flat underside decorated with a stylised floral scroll, all supported on a tall dramatically splayed foot painted with a sinuous dragon in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' above crashing waves against rocks, interrupted by a leaping carp upwards amidst scattered flames, the interior of the stem inscribed with a six-character reign mark.

Provenance: Acquired in Japan.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, Hong Kong, 05 Oct 2011