Lot 1205. An unusual famille rose black-ground bowl, porcelain: Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735), enamels possibly later added; 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 20,000. Price realised USD 27,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013

The deep, rounded sides that flare towards the rim are decorated with an allover pattern of variously colored flowers borne on delicate, leafy green meander reserved on a black ground between the white rim and a narrow band of black classic scroll on a pale blue-green ground encircling the foot. 

Provenance: Fong Chow (1923-2012) Collection, New York, acquired prior to 1971.