Lot 952. A pair of blue and white 'Eight Immortals' bowls, Jiaqing six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1796-1820); 4½ in. (11.3 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 37,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014   

Each bowl is decorated on the exterior with the Eight Immortals standing on clouds and separated by vapor. The interior is decorated with a central medallion of Shoulao seated with two other immortals beneath a pine tree.

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 18 – 19 September 2014, New York, Rockefeller Plaza