Qianlong seal mark and of the period The deep rounded sides rising to a flared rim, the exterior with a continuous band of nine sea creatures, including winged dragon, horses and carp, leaping against vivid turbulent waves in iron-red, between a keyfret border at the rim and around the straight foot, the well with a winged dragon amongst iron-red waves within a central medallion. 21cm (8 1/4in) diam.