Lot 115. A blue and white ‘dragon’ jar, Ming Dynasty, Jiajing Period (1522-1566); 31.5cm., 12 3/8 in. Estimation: 20,000 - 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 25,000 GBP. Photo: Sothebys 2013

the baluster body surmounted by a waisted neck with a flared rim, painted in bright cobalt-blue tones with two five-clawed dragons pacing amongst stylised clouds in pursuit of flaming pearls above a lappet band, all below linked ruyi-shaped lappets enclosing a lotus spray on the shoulder, the neck encircled with a stylised ruyi band. 

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London, 15 mai 2013