Lot 3629. A doucai ‘Immortals and Crane’ bowl, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 15.2 cm., 6 in. Estimate 220,000 — 280,000 HKD. Lot Sold 562,500 HKD. Photo: Sotheby’s.

the deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to a flared mouthrim, the exterior delicately enamelled with a continuous scene depicting two immortals in a rural setting laden with large jagged rockwork, a two-storeyed pavilion and tumultuous waves, one immortal with a child standing timidly behind him, the other with a further child holding a peach behind him, the interior with a medallion enclosing Shoulao standing next to a deer whilst holding a long staff, the countersunk base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark in three columns within a double circle

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