Lot 325. A yellow-ground green-enameled 'Dragon' dish, Jiajing mark and period (1522-1566). Diameter 5 1/4  in., 13.3 cm. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD. Lot sold 10,625 USD. © Sotheby's

the rounded shallow sides rising from a short foot, incised to the central medallion with two writhing dragons in green enamels contesting a 'flaming pearl', repeated on the exterior, all divided by green line borders and reserved on a yellow-ground, six-character mark in aubergine, Japanese wood box (3).