Lot 1667. A rare large imperial blue and white 'dragon' dish, Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 17 9/16 in. (44.7 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 300,000 - USD 500,000. Price realised USD 1,314,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011. 

With rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the center of the interior painted with a five-clawed dragon leaping around a shou character amidst flames and clouds, below four further dragons striding amidst clouds in the well and a band of waves on the rim, the exterior with a frieze of cresting waves and rocks above the foot. 

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part I and Part II Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, New York, 24 March 2011