Lot 172. A doucai ‘medallion’ bowl, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735); 9.8cm., 3 7/8 in. Estimate 10,000-15,000 GBP. Lot sold 32,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.

the rounded sides rising from a recessed base, brightly painted to the exterior with five medallions composed of stylised floral and foliate strapwork, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle.