Bangchuiping rouleau vase with circular base and tall cylindrical neck. It is finely painted with blue underglaze and presents a fine motif depicting five clawed dragons chasing the flaming pearl among stylized clouds and flames. The lip and the base are adorned with thin bands of meander motifs. Both the base painting and the dragons' details, in particular their ferocious maws, are particularly worthy of notice. Provenance: Venetian private collection, in Italy since the early 20th century.