Lot 2958. A fine blue and white 'dragon' dish, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate HKD 30,000 - HKD 50,000 (USD 3,900 - USD 6,500). Price Realised HKD 187,500 (USD 24,183). © Christie's Images Ltd 2011.

Painted to the interior well with an upright dragon rising in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' amidst flames, the exterior similarly decorated with a pair of dragons among clouds striding in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' - 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) diam. 

Notes: Compare with an identical pair of dishes sold at Christie's New York, 26 March 2010, lot 1376; and another example sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 1 June 2011, lot 3927.   

A pair of blue and white 'dragon' dishes, Qianlong six-character sealmarks and of the period (1736-1795). Sold USD 15,000 at Christie's New York, 26 March 2010, lot 1376. © Christie's Images Ltd 2010.

A blue and white 'dragon' dish, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795). Sold HKD 112,500 (USD 14,529) at Christie's Hong Kong, 1 June 2011, lot 3927. © Christie's Images Ltd 2010.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 30 November 2011, Hong Kong