Lot 1208. A famille rose 'butterfly' bowl, Guangxu six-character mark in iron red and of the period (1875-1908); 5 7/8 in. (14.4 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 20,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013

The deep, rounded sides flare towards the rim and are decorated with a repeated pattern of various butterflies and moths in flight above a narrow iron-red-outlined gilt border. 

Provenance: Rare Art, Inc., New York, June 1978.
Fong Chow (1923-2012) Collection, New York.