Lot 229. A green and yellow incised 'dragon' bowl, underglaze-blue Kangxi six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1662-1722); 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 7,000 - GBP 9,000. Price realised GBP 9,560. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004

With deep rounded sides rising from a slightly tapering foot to a flaring rim, incised and enamelled in green on the exterior with two five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst flames and clouds above breaking waves and rocks around the base, all reserved on a yellow ground, the interior and the base glazed white, short rim cracks. 

Provenance: E. T. Hall Collection, no. 95.

Christie's. Chinese Monochrome Porcelain from the Collection of the late E. T. Hall, London, 7 June 2004