Lot 38. A rare doucai conical 'swallows' bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark within a double-circle and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000 (USD 74,760 - USD 99,680). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.

The exterior of the bowl is decorated with swallows and prunus flowers, with the mouth and foot rims encircled by double-line borders. 7 ¾ in. (19.6 cm.) diam.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2016, London, King Street