An incised green and yellow 'Dragon and Phoenix' bowl, Daoguang seal mark and period. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's

the steeply rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, the exterior decorated with two dragons chasing 'flaming pearls' separated by two phoenix amongst cloud and flame motifs, the interior with a shou medallion, seal mark in underglaze blue. Diameter 4 3/4  in., 12 cm

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 15 sept. 2015