A yellow and green-enamelled 'dragons' bowl, Daoguang seal mark and of the period. Sold for £17,500 (€24,773). Photo: Bonhams.

Finely potted with rounded sides rising from a slightly tapering foot to an everted rim, incised and enamelled to the exterior with two striding dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls above a border of crashing waves, all on a bright yellow ground. 15.4cm (6in) diam.

Provenance: an English private collection

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