Lot 2901. A blue and white ‘dragon’ jardinière, Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) wide. Price realised HKD 1,187,500 (Estimate HKD 300,000-HKD 500,000). © Christie's 2021

The well-potted jardinière is decorated to the bulbous body with two five-clawed dragons amongst ruyi-head shaped clouds, all above a band of crashing waves enclosing the foot.

Provenance: Sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 28 April 1997, lot 675.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 3 Dec 2021