Lot 1743. A rare incised and green-glazed 'Dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1662-1722); 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 27,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011. 

With steep sides rising to the flared rim, finely incised on the exterior with two striding dragons in pursuit of pearls amidst clouds and flames and above crashing waves, all under a pale mint-green glaze. 

Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in 1998.
The Tsui Museum of Art.

Exhibited: University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong, August, 2002.

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