Lot 3204. A fine pair of yellow-enamelled incised-decorated 'Dragon' bowls, Qianlong six-character sealmarks and of the period (1736-1795); 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 400,000. Price Realized HKD 500,000. © Christie's Images Ltd., 2010
Each with flaring sides rising to an upright mouth rim, finely incised on the exterior with a pair of dragons striding in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', amidst ruyi clouds above a band of lappets encircling the base, the interior with an ascending dragon within a medallion, covered with a rich egg-yolk yellow enamel.
Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 1 December 2010, Hong Kong
