Lot 8. A blue and white yenyen vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 18 1/8 in. (46 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 3,000 - GBP 4,000. Price realised GBP 10,158. © Christie's Images Ltd 2002.

Painted in bright blue tones around the body and the flaring neck with four dragons, each with its foreleg streched grasping at a flaming pearl, above rockwork and breaking waves around the base.

Christie's. Chinese Ceramics & Chinese Export Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 12 November 2002