Lot 1332. A large blue and white fish bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 22½ in. (57.2 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 25,000 - USD 35,000. Price realised USD 30,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013 

The sturdily potted vessel is painted in brilliant tones of cobalt blue with a wide band of lotus meander on the deep sides beneath a thumb-grooved edge painted with classic scroll below the round lip.

Provenance: Joseph Wei Galleries, Hartford, Connecticut, 1970s.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 19 - 20 September 2013