Lot 231. A large blue and white 'lotus' fish bowl, 18th century; 58cm (22 3/4in) diam. Estimate £ 25,000 - 35,000 (€ 28,000 - 40,000). Unsold. © Bonhams 2001-2018

Robustly potted, the deep rounded sides rising to a lipped rim, the exterior painted in rich cobalt-blue with a meander of large lotus blooms borne on leafing vine, all between a band of ruyi-heads and lappets.

Note: Compare with a related blue and white 'lotus' fish bowl, circa 1800, which was sold at Sotheby's London, 6 November 2013, lot 419.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, 17 May 2018, 10:30 BST, LONDON, NEW BOND STREET