A Beijing red glass 'lotus' waterpot, Qianlong four-character mark and of the period. Photo courtesy Bonhams.

The almost spherical waterpot with an opaque pink body overlaid with translucent red glass crisply carved to form five overlapping rows of lotus petals pointing towards the circular mouth, the low foot also carved with pendent petals. 9cm (3½in) diam. Estimate £6,000 - 8,000 (€7,200 - 9,600). Unsold

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street. 7 Nov 2013 - www.bonhams.com