A blue and white 'Peony' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze-blue and of the period (1821-1850). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The bowl has tall rounded sides rising to a flaring rim, supported on a short foot. The exterior is painted in bright shades of cobalt-blue to depict a band of peony flowers with leafy scrolls. 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) diam. Estimate £4,000 – £6,000 ($6,752 - $10,128)

Provenance: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8 October 2010, lot 2789.

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