Lot 215. A blue and white 'Mythical animal' cup, Jiajing six-character mark within a double circle in underglaze blue and of the period  (1522-1566); 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm.) diam. Estimate HK$60,000 - HK$80,000 ($7,777 - $10,369). Price Realized HK$187,500 ($24,302). © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The cup is painted on the exterior with three mythical animals galloping above rolling waves crashing against jagged mountains, separated by cloud scrolls. The interior is decorated with a medallion depicting a mountain emerging from cresting waves, box. 

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 6 April 2015, 22nd Floor