Lot 23. A rare apple-green glazed stembowl, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-1735). Diameter 15.5 cm, 6⅛ in. Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 GBP. Lot sold: 40,320 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's.

well potted with deep rounded sides rising to an everted rim supported on a tall hollow foot slightly flaring at the base, the exterior cover with an attractive apple-green glaze, the interior of the foot inscribed with a six-character reign mark in underglaze blue.