Lot 1834. A rare moulded shufu bowl, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368); 8 in. (20.3 cm. ) diam. Estimate HKD 50,000 - HKD 70,000. Price Realized: HKD 511,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2008 

With deep rounded sides rising from a slightly spreading foot, the centre of the interior moulded with stylised clouds scroll, the wall with two five-clawed dragons amidst scrolling clouds, the exterior freely incised with lotus petals around the base, all under a pale opaque bluish-white glaze stopping neatly around the foot, Japanese wood box. 

Provenance: Hirano, acquired 1985. 

Christie's. Hong Kong. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 27 May 2008