Lot 1734. A rare pair of yellow-enameled 'Dragon' bowls, Guangxu six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1875-1908);7¼ in. (18.5 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 23,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011. 

With steep sides rising to the slightly everted rim, finely incised around the exterior with two five-clawed dragons in pursuit of pearls amidst clouds and flames and above crashing waves, all under the bright lemon-yellow enamel which also covers the interior.

Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in 1991.
The Tsui Museum of Art.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part I and Part II Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, New York, 24 March 2011