Lot 3243. A white-glazed incised 'bajixiang' stem bowl, Yongzheng six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735); 7 3/8 in. (18.8 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 180,000 - HKD 300,000. Price realised HKD 350,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2015.

The bowl is delicately incised to the interior with the Eight Buddhist Emblems, Bajixiang, above a band of ruyi-heads. There are three bands of scrolling foliage, floral sprays and triangular leaves encircling the tall foot. It is covered in a clear glaze, pooling to a slightly bluish tinge within the crevices.