A BEIJING BLUE GLASS BOWL  - ENGRAVED QIANLONG FOUR-CHARACTER MARK WITHIN A SQUARE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-95)

Of deep rounded form on a short straight foot, decorated to the exterior with shaped panels depicting birds perched on blossoming branches separated by bamboo branches, the glass of a deep blue tone. 4½ in. (11.4 cm.) diam - Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000 ($3,954 - $5,931)

Provenance: The Hope Denby Collection, Sussex

Christie's London. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART INCLUDING EXPORT ART. 13 May 2008