Lot 123. A green and yellow-glazed 'birds and peach' bowl, Jiaqing seal mark and of the period (1796-1820). Estimate HK$ 80,000 - 120,000 (€9,400 - 14,000). Photo: Bonhams.

Note: The design on the present bowl is in direct continuation to similar bowls produced during the Qianlong reign, drawing inspiration from similarly decorated bowls made in the Jiajing reign period; the popularity of the design is further demonstrated in their production in the Guangxu period; see The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Miscellaneous Enamelled Porcelains Plain Tricoloured Porcelains, Shanghai, 2009, pls.86, 108, 113 and 119. 

A similar green and yellow-glazed bowl, Jiaqing seal mark and period, was sold at Sotheby's New York, 11-12 September 2012, lot 31; and another was sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 27 May 2008, lot 1774.

An incised yellow and green enamelled bowl, Jiaqing seal mark and period (1796-1820). Sold 17,500 USD at Sotheby's New York, 11-12 September 2012, lot 31. Photo: Sotheby's.

A green and yellow-enamelled 'peach' bowl, Jiaqing black-enamel six-character seal mark and of the period (1796-1820). Price realised HKD 62,500 (USD 8,044) at Christie's Hong Kong, 27 May 2008, lot 1774. © Christie's Images Ltd 2008

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 30 May 2017, 15:00 HKT, HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY