A Ming-style blue and white bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze-blue and of the period (1821-1850). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The bowl has gently rounded sides rising from a tapered foot. The exterior is delicately painted with three groups of fruiting branches bearing peaches, pomegranate and melons, set between a band of classic scrolls at the rim and a lappet band surrounding the foot. The interior is decorated with further peaches to the centre, with a band of classic scrolls at the rim. 6 ? in. (15.4 cm.) diam. Estimate £10,000 – £15,000 ($16,880 - $25,320)

Provenance: Christie's London, 11 May 2010, lot 222.

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/