Lot 161. The Leshantang Collection. A wucai 'dragon' zhadou, Mark and period of Wanli (1573-1620); w. 12.2 cm. Lot Sold 304,800 HKD (Estimate 100,000 - 200,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2024

the rounded body rising from a splayed foot to a wide trumpet-shaped neck, painted with two dragons writhing amidst clouds in pursuit of flaming pearls, between bands of plantain leaves, keyfret and floral scroll, with an additional lingzhi scroll on the inside of the mouth, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double circle.

Provenance: Christie's New York, 30th March 2005, lot 339.

Literature: The Leshantang Collection of Chinese Porcelain, Taipei, 2005, pl. 24.