Lot 207. A blue and white 'Dragon' stem cup , Yuan dynasty (1279-1366); 9.5cm., 3 ¾ in. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Lot sold 10,625 GBP. © Sotheby's.

the deep rounded sides rising from a tall spreading foot to a flared rim, freely painted to the exterior with a scaly three-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl, the interior with a classic scroll at the rim and flame wisps in the centre.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 14 may 2014