A Blue And White Bowl. Jiaqing Seal Mark And Period. Photo Sotheby's

the deep rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the exterior well-painted in varying tones of blue with a lively array of nine mythical creatures soaring through a raging sea set below a narrow trefoil band, the interior medallion with a horned and winged elephant in flight above cresting waves. Diameter 7 3/8 in., 20 cm. Estimate 10,000-15,000 USD

Property From An Important Asian Collection

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York. 14 september 2011 www.sothebys.com