Lot 3009. A rare blue and white wine vessel, jue, mark and period of Jiajing (1522-1566); w. 10 cm, 3 7/8  in. Estimate 250,000 — 350,000 HKD (31,872 - 44,622 USD). Lot Sold 750,000 HKD (95,498 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's.

of archaistic jue form, the U-shaped body raised on three splayed legs issuing from moulded ruyi heads, surmounted by a pair of capped posts above angular handles on the sides, the exterior powerfully painted with a striding five-clawed dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl amidst clouds, all above stylised waves crashing on rocks, the legs bordered by stylised cloud scrolls and the handle with bands of swirls, painted to the central interior with a stylised cloud scroll, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark.

Sotheby's. An Important Collection of Chinese Ceramics, Hong Kong, 8 october 2019