Lot 1672. A pair of blue and white bowls, Qianlong seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 7¼ in. (18.2 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 16,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011.  

Each supported on a wedge-shaped foot ring and with steep rounded sides rising to an everted rim, decorated on the exterior with four characters, wan shou wu jiang, each enclosed by a circle of ruyi-heads, separated from each other by two of the bajixiang and lotus sprays, all between a band of scrolls encircling the rim and petal lappets above the base, the interior with a shou medallion surrounded by the bajixiang.