Lot 45. A yellow-ground green'dragon and phoenix' bowl, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722). 12cm., 4 3/4 in.. Estimate 8,000-12,000 GBP. Lot sold 20,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.

the rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered foot, the exterior incised and enamelled green with two striding dragons and two flying phoenix amidst flames and cloud scrolls, above a band of lappets at the foot, the interior with a shou character, the white-glazed base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within a double circle.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 11 november 2015, 11:00 AM