Lot 1986. A small Ming blue and white 'Dragon' jar, Jiajing six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1522-1566); ; 4 1/2 in. (10.8 cm.) high, Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000. Price realised HKD 524,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2010

 The ovoid body painted with two five-clawed dragons striding amidst a stylised flame and lotus scroll and separated by two lotus blooms, above a band of overlapping petals around the foot, the shoulder with a band of lotus lappets enclosing floral motifs below keyfret at the neck, box.

Note: Jiajing blue and white porcelain is characterised by bold design in rich violet-blue tones. The present lot possesses these qualities and also exhibits a typical design pattern of two dragons among floral scrolls in the central band. A similar jar was sold in at Christie's New York, 19 March 2009, lot 717.