Lot 16. A Chinese blue and white 'qilin' dish, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 13 5/8 in. (34.5 cm.) diameter. Estimate GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000. Price realised GBP 9,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 

Decorated in vibrant cobalt blue tones with a qilin breathing fire in a landscape with clouds, rocks and plantain trees, the base with the four-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle reading Yu Tang Jia Qi that may be translated as 'fine vessel for the Jade Hall'.

Christie's. The Royal House of Savoy, London, 15 October 2019