Lot 121. A gilt-decorated powder blue-ground 'dragon' vase, Guangxu six-character mark in iron red and of the period (1875-1908); 17 1/8 in. (43.3. cm.) high. Estimate HK$50,000 – HK$80,000 ($6,476 - $10,362). Price realised HKD 137,500. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The vase is covered to the exterior in a rich powder-blue glaze and painted in gilt with a pair of five clawed dragons striding above waves in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl'. 

Provenance: Sheung Kai Hong (1893-1960) and by descent to the present owner

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