Lot 81. A yellow and green 'dragon' bowl, Jiajing mark and period (1522-1566); 11.8cm., 4 5/8 in. Estimate 12,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 21,250 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's 2009. 

of square form, the rounded sides rising to a slightly flared rim, the exterior painted with a green five-claw dragon to each face, the interior with a shou symbol, all reserved on a yellow ground.

Provenance: A Japanese Private Collection.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 04 nov. 2009