A red-glazed bowl, Qianlong Seal Mark And Period. Photo Sotheby's

the deep rounded sides supported on a short foot, covered overall in a rich liver-red glaze thinning to white at the rim, the white base inscribed with a six-character seal mark; 13.8cm., 5 1/2 in. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000. Lot Sold: 8,125 GBP

PROVENANCE: Purchased in France, 15th May 1987.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 May 2013 - www.sothebys.com