Lot 3. An underglaze copper-red-decorated 'dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate GBP 20,000 - GBP 40,000 (USD 24,360 - USD 48,720). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.

The bowl is finely incised and decorated to the exterior with two striding five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls. 6 in. (15.2 cm.) diam.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2016, London, King Street