Lot 90. A pair of doucai 'lotus' bowls, Yongzheng six-character marks and of the period (1723-1735). Each 11.3cm (4 1/2in) diam. Sold for £21,250 (€27,746). © Bonhams 2001-2016. 

Each finely potted in conical shape, delicately enamelled to the exterior with scrolling foliage issuing four small lotus flower heads above a band of lotus lappets to the tall straight foot, the interior centre similarly decorated with a small lotus flower head borne on a leafy stem, wood stands. (4).

Provenance: a European private collection, acquired between 1960-70, and thence by descent

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