A pair of yellow-glazed 'dragon' saucer-dishes, Xuantong six-character marks and of the period. photo Bonhams Each dish with gently rounded sides, incised on the interior with a single writhing dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, amidst flame scrolls,...

A green-glazed 'dragon' saucer. Qianlong seal mark and period. photo courtesy Sotheby's the interior decorated with a medallion enclosing two dragons in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' amidst scrolling clouds, covered with a bright green glaze - diameter...

A Blue and White with Iron-Red 'Dragon' Saucer, Qianlong Seal Mark and Period diameter 7 in., 17.8 cm. Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's

An Incised Green and Yellow Enameled 'Dragon' Saucer, Qianlong Seal Mark and Period of shallow form with gently curved sides and a scalloped rim, boldly incised and painted to the interior with a scaly five-clawed dragon confronting the viewer head-on,...