Lot 1418. A fine and rare pink-enamelled meiping, Daoguang seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850); 9 7/8 in. (25 cm.) high. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 104,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.

Covered in finely mottled pink enamel in contrast to the white rim and interior.

Provenance: Private Chinese collection, acquired prior to 1949

Note: A small Daoguang-marked bottle vase (6½ in. high) previously in the Edward T. Chow and Yangzhitang Collections also covered in pink enamel was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 1 December 2009, lot 1890.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections. 26 March 2010. New York, Rockefeller Plaza