Lot 4147. A large celadon-glazed stem bowl, Yongzheng six-character seal mark and of the period (1723-1735), 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000. Price realised HKD 300,000 © Christie's Images Ltd 2012

Formed with rounded flaring sides towards the rim, the exterior of the stem bowl is finely carved with birds perched on branches of flowering tree peony. It is raised on a hollow splayed foot encircled by lappet borders, and covered entirely with a light celadon glaze pooling in the recesses to highlight the carving., box. 

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 30 May 2012, Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall