Lot 42. Two green-glazed bowls, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 4¼ in. (10.8 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,000. Price realised GBP 3,107. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004

The first with deep rounded sides rising from a high, slightly tapering foot to a flaring rim, covered in emerald-green glaze stopping neatly around the foot, the white-glazed base with an underglaze-blue seal mark, 7½ in. (19.2 cm.) diam. The second of ogee shape, with broad everted rim, similarly glazed emerald-green with a white-glazed base, 7 1/8 in. (18 cm.) diam.