Lot 160. A blue and white 'dragon' dish, Daoguang seal mark and period (1821-1850); 25cm, 9 7/8 in. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 15,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's

the rounded sides rising from a short foot, decorated to the interior with a central medallion enclosing a dragon writhing amongst clouds and flame wisps in pursuit of a flaming pearl, encircled by two further dragons chasing pearls amongst clouds and flames, the exterior similarly decorated, all reserved on a ground of blue washes, the base with a six-character seal mark.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 13 may 2015