Lot 86. A famille rose yellow-ground 'birthday' bowl, Jiaqing seal mark and of the period (1796-1820); 18.5cm (7 1/4in) diam. Estimate £4,000 - 6,000 (€4,900 - 7,300). Sold for £ 4,750 (€ 5,313). Photo Bonhams.

The exterior brightly enamelled with four medallions each containing an iron-red seal-script character, alternating with four opening lotus blossoms each entwined above an endless knot and issuing from foliate scrolls, the interior well with five iron-red bats encircling a stylised shou character. 

Provenance: James Paterson MacGillvray, thought to have been a gift on his departure as Manager from the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank (listed as a member in Hong Kong in the 'Journal of the Institute of Bankers, 1904' aged 24) and thence by descent to the current owner.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street, 15 May 2014