Lot 1167. A pair of large iron-red and blue and white ovoid vases and covers, Qianlong-Jiaqing period (1736-1820); 20 7/8 in. (53 cm.) high. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 68,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018 

Each vase is finely decorated around the body in vivid underglaze blue and bright iron-red enamels with a writhing five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds, above crashing waves encircling the foot. The covers are decorated with bats and clouds.