Lot 8. A fine and rare imperial doucai Dragon dish, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735). D. 21,2 cm. Estimate 20,000-30,000 €. Lot sold 75,000 €. © Nagel Auktionen

finely potted with shallow curved sides resting on a short foot, painted to the interior in brilliant enamels with a central medallion enclosing a scaly five-clawed dragon leaping from tumultuous crested waves, in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' amid flames and ruyi- head cloud scrolls, within a double-line border repeated at the rim, the exterior similarly decorated with two dragons each chasing a 'flaming pearl', the base with the six-character mark within double circles - Very small chip to rim (1,5x1,5 mm) otherwise good condition.