A blue and white ink palette, Qianlong four-character seal mark within double circles in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate HK$120,000 - HK$180,000 ($15,557 - $23,335). Price Realized HK$300,000 ($38,883). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

Of compressed bombé form and raised on three ruyi feet below a concave top, the ink palette is painted around the exterior with a composite floral scroll with the reign mark inscribed on the base. 2 7/8 in. (7.5 cm.) diam.

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 6 October 2015, 22nd Floor