A very rare gilt-decorated celadon-ground jar, China, iron-red Jiaqing seal mark and of the period. Photo Nagel Auktionen

Of ovoid cylindrical shape on a short foot and with a short waisted neck, enamelled around the body in gold are two striding five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds, flames and bats, between bands of bats, ruyi, lotus, peaches and wan-pattern around the shoulder and similar bands around the base above key-pattern around the foot - H. 26 cm. Estimate 50 000/70 000 €

Cf. Christie's London 18.6.2002, Lot 37 and Sotheby's Hongkong, 5.11.1996, Lot 924.

Nagel Auktionen. 2013/05/08. http://www.auction.de/