An Imperial Coral-ground Wucai and Yangcai 'Floral' Bowl,  Yongzheng Period, 1723 - 1735. H 7cm; D 13cm. Estimate: HK$ 4,500,000 – 5,500,000 / US$ 576,900 – 705,100. Sold price: HK$ 5,310,000 / US$ 680,800. Photo Poly Auction

This bowl with deep rounded sides rising from a splayed foot has an everted rim and a bunch of well painted flowers, like lily, peony, crab-apple and camellia, which are all enamelled in different colour. They curl together in an organized way and layered by the green feathery leaves against a rich coral red ground. The inner side and base are plain white while an unusual four-character mark in underglaze blue and double square is inscribed to the base, highlighting the importance and position of this bowl among other Imperial pieces.

Poly Auction (Hong Kong) Limited. “An Important Sale of Imperial Works of Art”. April 2015