Lot 350. A pair of doucai medallion bowls, Daoguang seal marks and period (1821-1850); 15cm., 5 7/8 in. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 GBP. Lot sold 7,500 GBP. © Sotheby's

each body with deep flaring sides rising from a recessed base to an everted rim, brightly decorated around the exterior with five leafy floral medallions divided by strapwork above a lotus lappet band, the mark in underglaze-blue to the base.