A carved red-glass 'Lotus' bowl, Qianlong four-character mark within a square and of the period (1736-1795). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The shallow bowl has thick rounded sides, supported on a recessed foot. The exterior is intricately carved with four stylised lotus sprays with leafy scrolls. The transparent glass is of an even deep red tone. 5 ¼ in. (13.2 cm.) diam. Estimate £25,000 – £35,000 ($42,200 - $59,080)

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/