Lot 195. A blue and white 'dragon' bowl, Wanli six character mark in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1573-1619);4 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) wide. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 13,070 - USD 19,605). Price realised GBP 10,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.

The bowl is decorated to the exterior with two sinuous five-clawed dragons among clouds, all above a band of stylized ruyi-head shaped clouds. The interior is decorated with a shou-character within a double-circle.

Provenance: From a private collection in Ireland.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 6 November 2018