A large blue and white dish. Xuande six-character mark. Photo Bonhams

Painted on the exterior and interior with five-clawed dragons amongst clouds and breaking waves; the centre with a susancai medallion depicting an aubergine dragon and a yellow dragon, each in pursuit of a flaming pearl; 41.3cm (16in) diam. Estimate: £5,000 - 6,000, € 6,000 - 7,200, HK$ 61,000 - 73,000

Bonhams. Chinese & other Asian Works of Art, 29 Feb 2012. London, Knightsbridge www.bonhams.com