Lot 75. A pair of iron-red and gilt 'bat and Shou character' bowls, Daoguang seal marks and of the period (1821-1850). Each 12cm (7 1/8in) diam. (2). Sold for £6,875 (€8,872). © Bonhams 2001-2016.

The bowls with shallow rounded sides supported on a slightly tapering foot rising to a flared rim, each painted around the exterior in iron red and gilt enamels with five Shou characters between two borders of bats neatly arranged in a row hanging upside. 

Provenance: a distinguished Belgian private collection

Bonhams. AUCTION 23237: FINE CHINESE ART, LONDON, NEW BOND STREET