Lot 23. A rare blue and white 'dragon and phoenix' brush tray, Mark and period of Wanli (1573-1619); 31.3 cm., 12 3/8 in. Estimate 800,000 - 1,000,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,160,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's 2012 of long rectangular form with slightly flared sides...

A large Cizhou 'dragon and phoenix' jar, Yuan/early Ming Dynasty Of globular form rising to broad shoulders and a short neck, the stoneware body painted with a cream slip, painted in brown with two large quatrefoil panels, one enclosing a fierce dragon...

A doucai 'dragon and phoenix' bowl. Jiaqing seal mark and of the period With rounded walls rising to the slightly flared rim, the exterior decorated with an iron-red and a green enamelled dragon pursuing the flaming pearl alternating with two swooping...