Lot 12. A blue and white bowl, Daoguang seal mark and period (1821-1850); 19.7cm., 3 7/8 in. Estimate 4,000-6,000 GBP. Lot sold 5,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.

the rounded sides resting on a straight foot, painted to the exterior with a stylised floral scroll, all between a classic scroll at the rim and a ruyi band at the foot, the interior with a central floral medallion, inscribed with a six-character seal mark to the base

Provenance: A Japanese Private Collection.