A yellow-glazed  'dragon' dish . Wanli underglazes blue six-character mark and of the period (1573-1619). photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2012

With shallow rounded sides and an everted flaring rim, the saucer incised to the interior with a central medallion of a five-clawed dragon admist scrolling cloud, the exterior similarly decorated with two dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amongst clouds and fire scrolls. 5¼ in. (13.5 cm.) diam. Lot 1177. Estimate £20,000 - £30,000 ($31,800 - $47,700). Price Realized £46,850 ($73,789)

Christie's. Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles 18 May 2012  London, South Kensington