Lot 3014. A fine white-glazed cup, mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 8.8 cm., 3 1/2  in. Estimate 250,000 — 350,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,120,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's 2013

of deep 'U'-shape with steep rounded sides supported on a low straight foot, applied overall with a crisp, silky, transparent glaze dressing the flawless body, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within double squares.

Provenance: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th November 1981, lot 374.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 08 Oct 2013