Lot 89. A doucai 'dragon' bowl, Chenghua six-character mark, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 11cm (4 3/8in) diam. Sold for £10,000 (€13,057). Photo: Bonhams.

Each with deep rounded sides, delicately enamelled to the exterior with two five-clawed dragons each in pursuit of a flaming pearl, striding amidst billowing clouds and scrolling flames, the interior well decorated with a further flaming pearl. 

Provenance: a European private collection, acquired between 1960-70, and thence by descent 

Bonhams. AUCTION 23237: FINE CHINESE ART, LONDON, NEW BOND STREET