A pair of yellow-glazed 'Dragon and Phoenix' bowls, Xianfeng marks and period. Estimate 3,000 — 4,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

each deep rounded body rising from a short straight foot to a slightly everted rim, incised around the exterior with two five-clawed dragons and two phoenix in flight amidst fire scrolls, all above a lotus lappet band and covered overall in a bright yellow glaze. Quantity: 2 - 10.8cm., 4 1/4 in.

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