A doucai conical 'Dragon' bowl and cover, Yongzheng six-character marks in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735).  Estimate HK$400,000 - HK$600,000 ($52,000 - $77,000). Price Realized HK$1,000,000 ($129,505). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The conical bowl and domed cover are similarly decorated in a rich doucai palette with two writhing five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst multi-coloured stylised clouds and flames, above a band of swirling waves. 8 1/4 in. (20.9 cm.) diam. 

Provenance: A Montreal private collection, acquired in the early 1980s

CHRISTIE'S. THE IMPERIAL SALE & IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 3 June 2015, Convention Hall