A white glazed porcelain low bowl. Qianlong

Thickly potted and molded in high relief with a key-fret band under the flared rim, a wider band of facing dragons above a band of canted flower petals encircling the curving walls above a short foot, the milky white glaze extending onto the outer edge of the slightly concave base centered with a glazed circular recess. 6 1/4in (16cm). Estimate: $3,000 - 5,000

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 29 Jun 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.com