of archaistic zun form, the well-proportioned baluster body supported on a short foot and tapering to a straight mouthrim, painted with a ferocious four-clawed dragon show in full frontal position, transformational from fish, amidst swirling clouds and auspicious bats above a band of crashing waves skirting the foot, the dragon eyes painted in blue glaze, with Kangxi mark and probably of that period. 11.2 inch H; 7.1 inch W