Lot 502. A blue-ground polychrome enamel 'Dragon' bowl, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722). Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.

the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flared rim, the exterior brightly enameled in red, green, and aubergine with two striding five-clawed dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' amidst flame scrolls and cloud wisps, all above a border of petal lappets at the foot, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a green dragon in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl,' the base with a six-character mark within a double circle in underglaze blue, the fifth claw of each dragon effaced, the rim bound in metal. Diameter 5 3/4  in., 14.1 cm

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 15 Mar 2017, 10:30 AM