A copper-red glazed bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark and of the period. Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 (€1,400 - 2,100). Photo: Bonhams.

Raised on a short footrim, the bowl flaring to a straight rim, the exterior covered in a rich maroon hued glaze, thinning at the rim to white, the interior glazed white. 15.3cm (6in) diam. 

Provenance: reputedly acquired in the UK circa 1965-1981.

Bonhams. ASIAN ART, 11 May 2015 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE