Lot 7. A pair of famille rose 'melons' bowls, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate GBP 20,000 - GBP 40,000 (USD 24,820 - USD 49,640). Price Realised GBP 22,500 (USD 27,922). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. 

Each bowl is decorated to the exterior with bitter melons and bamboo sprays that continue over the rim into the interior. There is a butterfly in flight depicted to the exterior and another one to the interior. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.) diam. 

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