Lot 616. A very rare late Ming yellow-ground green and aubergine 'dragon' saucer, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1619); 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 30,000 - HKD 50,000. Price realised HKD  119,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2002 

Of small size, the interior medallion enamelled with a green ascending dragon and an aubergine descending dragon contesting a 'flaming pearl' within a double circle border, the cavetto with floral sprays interspersed with fruiting sprigs, the reverse with three detached floral sprays, all against a mustard-yellow ground including the base bearing the enamelled reign mark (fine rim hairline).