Lot 2007. A pair of copper-red saucer dishes, seal marks and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 14.6 cm., 5 3/4 in. Estimate 80,000-100,000 HKD (7,712 — 9,641 EUR). Lot Sold 137,500 HKD (13,256 EUR). Photo Sotheby's

each potted with shallow rounded sides supported on a slightly tapered foot, gently rising to a flaring rim, the exterior applied with a rich strawberry-red glaze fired to a glossy finish, stopping neatly and slightly pooling below the mouthrim and just above the footrim, leaving the interior reserved in white, the countersunk base similarly glazed and inscribed with a six-character reign mark in underglaze blue.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. Hong Kong. 05 Oct 2011