Lot 3161. A doucai 'butterflies and flowers' medallion bowl, mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 22.4 cm., 8 3/4 in. Estimate 300,000 — 500,000 HKD. Lot Sold 524,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.

of conical form with straight flared sides, the centre of the interior finely painted with a pair of flying butterflies, the exterior similarly decorated with four floral medallions, depicting peonies, lotus, chrysanthemums and plum blossoms, all surrounded by stylised floral scrolls, the countersunk base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark.

Provenance: Rare Art, New York (according to label on the other bowl of the pair, see lot 3163).

Lot 3163. A doucai 'butterflies and flowers' medallion bowl, mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 22.4 cm., 8 3/4 in. Estimate 300,000 — 500,000 HKD. Lot Sold 524,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.

of conical form with straight flared sides, the centre of the interior finely painted with a pair of flying butterflies, the exterior similarly decorated with four floral medallions, depicting peonies, lotus, chrysanthemums and plum blossoms, all surrounded by stylised floral scrolls, the countersunk base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark.

Provenance: Rare Art, New York (according to label on the other bowl of the pair, see lot 3161).