Lot 278. A Chinese iron-red and underglaze-blue ‘Mythical beast’ bowl, Qing Dynasty, Daoguang mark and of the period(1821-1850); 10cm H, 21cm diameter. Estimate: £10,000.00 - £20,000.00. © Chiswick Auctions.

the deep rounded sides rising to a flared rim, the exterior adorned in underglaze blue with a band of nine fabulous sea creatures, including a dragon and carp, leaping against vivid turbulent waves in iron-red, the rim and the foot encircled by bands, the interior with a central medallion of a winged dragon amongst iron-red waves, six character Daoguang mark and of the period.

Chiswick Auctions. Asian Art. 12 Nov 2018