Lot 107. A wucai 'dragon and phoenix' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 5 3/4 in. (14.8 cm.) diam. Estimate HK$80,000 – HK$150,000 ($10,362- $19,430). Price realised HKD 237,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The bowl is enamelled on the exterior with two scaly dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl, alternating with descending long-tailed phoenix, all amidst meandering leafy scrolls. The interior is further decorated with a central medallion enclosing a dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, box.

Provenance: Sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 26 November 1980, lot 397

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 5 April 2016, Hong Kong