A wucai 'dragon' bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period. Photo Bonhams.

Enamelled with a green and a red dragon striding amongst floral sprays in pursuit of flaming pearls, divided by a pair of swooping phoenix, all below a band of bajixiang interspersed with ruyi emblems. 15cm (6 1/8in) diam. Estimate £2,000 - 3,000 (€2,400 - 3,700)

Provenance: the base with a circular label 'Fonthill Heirlooms'; with indistinct number, possibly '456/6'

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS. 4 Mar 2014, San Francisco - www.bonhams.com