Lot 163. A blue and white bowl, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722); 20.3cm., 8in. Estimate 4,000 - 6,000 GBP. Lot sold 9,375 GBP. © Sotheby's 2013

the deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a wide everted rim, painted to the exterior with shaped cartouches enclosing figures.  

Provenance: Collection of W.J. Holt.
The Riesco Collection.
Sotheby’s London, 23rd June 1970, lot 93.
Sotheby’s London, 16th July 1985, lot 70.

Exhibited: Chinese Blue and White Porcelain: 14th to 19th Centuries, The Arts Council Gallery, London, 1953-1954, cat. no. 254.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 06 Nov 2013