Lot 3614. A fine anhua-decorated white bowl, Seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 10.8 cm., 4 1/4  in. Estimate 220,000 — 280,000 HKD. Lot sold 812,500 HKD. Photo Sotheby’s

delicately potted with deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to an everted mouthrim, decorated around the sides in anhua with a stylised leafy lotus scroll issuing large lotus blossoms and further floral blooms, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark.

Provenance: Collection of Dr. James Riddell Bell (1896 – 1969), Melbourne, and thence by descent.

Sotheby’s. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. Hong Kong, 08 oct. 2014