A celadon jade Marriage Bowl. Qing dynasty, 19th century

the deep rounded sides rising from a short spreading foot to a lipped rim, carved in high relief to the interior with a pair of goldfish, the exterior with a broad band enclosing the bajixiang and set at the rim with a pair of lotus handles suspending loose rings, the stone of pale celadon tone. 17.5cm., 6 7/8 in. Est. 5,000—7,000 GBP. Lot Sold 8,750 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London www.sothebys.com