Lot 128. A blue and white 'Sea Creatures' bowl, Guangxu six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1875-1908). Estimate HK$60,000 – HK$80,000 ($7,771 - $10,362). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The bowl is painted in soft, inky-blue tones on the exterior with an assortment of mythical beasts such as the winged dragon, winged fish, qilin and winged elephant gambolling amongst finely pencilled waves and clouds, all below a keyfret band on the rim; the interior decorated with a medallion enclosing a leaping winged dragon above cresting waves. 8 3/8 in. (21.2 cm.) diam.

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