A moulded blue and white dragon vase, Qing dynasty, 18th century - Sothebys

the cylindrical body rising from a spreading foot to a short waisted neck with lipped rim, the exterior moulded and applied with a pale celadon glaze with two ferocious scaly dragons contesting a flaming pearl, all reserved on a ground of tumultuous cresting waves in underglaze-blue, the foot and rim encircled with a spear-head border; 24.5cm., 9 5/8 in. Estimation: 20,000 - 30,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 mai 2013 www.sothebys.com