Lot 183. A coral-ground reserve-decorated 'Lotus' bowl, Qianlong seal mark and period (1736-1795);12.8cm, 5 in. Estimate 6,000-8,000 GBP. Lot sold 12,500 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.

with deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to a gently flared rim, the exterior covered in brilliant coral-red enamel, decorated in reserve with stylised lotus blooms borne on meandering leafy scrolls, the outlines of the leaves and petals pencilled in iron-red, the interior glazed white, inscribed to the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze-blue.

Provenance: Acquired in the late 19th century.
A French Private Collection.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 13 May 2015, 11:00 AM