Lot 146. A pair of famille rose 'butterflies' bell-shaped wine cups, Daoguang four-character seal marks in iron red and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate HKD 30,000 - HKD 50,000 (USD 3,886 - USD 6,477). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

Each is decorated with five butterflies fluttering amongst bushes beneath a gilt mouth rim. The interior is plain; 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) diam..

Property from a private Hong Kong collector

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 October 2016, Hong Kong