Lot 388. A large blue and white 'bajixiang' bowl. Qianlong underglaze blue  six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 10¼ in. (26.1 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000.Price realised GBP 34,850. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012

The bowl has deep rounded sides supported on a short, slightly tapering foot. The exterior is painted with stylised lotus flower-heads on leafy scrolls, below the Eight Buddhist Emblems,bajixiang.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art 15 May 2012. London, King Street