Lot 40. A large blue and white 'Nine chilong' bowl, Yutang Jiaqi mark, Wanli period (1573-1619); 34.6cm (13 1/2in) diam. Estimate £3,000 - 5,000 (€4,200 - 7,000). Sold for £ 3,750 (€ 4,282). Photo Bonhams.

The exterior painted with four adult front-facing chilong with curling bifurcated tails, each holding a leafy spray in its mouth, alternating with the smaller chilong crouching above lingzhi fungi borne on leafy scrolling tendril, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a further striding chilong. 

Provenance: a distinguished European private collection

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, 12 Nov 2015 10:00 GMT - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET