Lot 351.A large blue and white 'Dragon' dish, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze-blue within a double-circle and of the period (1662-1722); 14 ? in. (36.5 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000. Price realised GBP 20,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014

The dish is sturdily potted with gently rounded sides, supported on a short tapered foot. The interior is painted in bright shades of cobalt blue to depict two five-clawed dragons amidst clouds chasing flaming pearls, surrounded by two further dragons. The exterior is similarly decorated with two dragons.