Lot 3439. A fine pair of incised aubergine-enamelled 'dragon and phoenix' bowls, Yongzheng six-character marks within double circles and of the period (1723-1735); 14 1/4 in. (10.5 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000. Price Realized HKD 2,680,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2014

Each bowl is thinly potted with rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered foot to an everted rim. The exterior is incised with a five-clawed dragon and a phoenix striding amidst cloud scrolls, covered overall with a brownish-purple enamel. The base and interior covered with a transparent glaze, box.

Christie's. The Imperial Sale / Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 28 May 2014