Late 19th or early 20th century, porcelain hand painted in underglaze blue with five claw dragons chasing a pearl above waves below and fire bands and clouds in the sky, rim encased with metal, marked to underside "Bao zhu li ji" (Mark of Beneficial Pearls).

1 3/4 in., 4 7/8 in. diameter

Collection of David C. Lindeman, Fearrington Village, North Carolina

Good estate condition; a few very slight nicks to foot rim.