Lot 2290. A fine pair of blue and white 'Dragon' dishes, Qianlong six-character seal marks and of the period (1736-1795); 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 240,000 - HKD 350,000. Price realised HKD 375,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013

Each dish is painted to the interior well with an upright dragon rising in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' amidst flames. The exterior of each is similarly decorated with a pair of dragons among clouds striding in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', box (2).

Christie's. Imperial Sale; Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall, 29 May 2013