Lot 346. An iron-red and underglaze-blue 'Dragon' dish, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795); 17.5cm., 6 7/8 in. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 13,750 GBP. © Sotheby's.

the rounded sides supported on a short foot, painted to the interior with a central medallion enclosing an iron-red five-clawed dragon writhing amongst cresting blue waves, the exterior similarly decorated with nine further dragons amongst waves, all below a band of cash coins, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark.

Provenance: Purchased in Brussels, 18th December 1961.
A European Private Collection.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 14 May 2014