Lot 3927. A blue and white 'dragon' dish, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate HKD 30,000 - HKD 50,000 (USD 3,874 - USD 6,457). Price realised HKD 112,500 (USD 14,529). © Christie's Images Ltd 2010.

Painted to the interior well with an upright dragon rising in a sinuous curl 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 - 6 3/4 in. (17 cm.) diam. 

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 1 June 2011, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall