the shallow rounded sides rising to a flared mouthrim, all supported on a short tapered footrim, the interior centred with a stylised floral medallion, the exterior decorated with a pair of auspicious lozenges (fangsheng) alternating with a pair of stylised lotus blossoms interlaced with curling leaves, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within a double square.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 08 october 2014