Lot 142. A blue and white, copper red and celadon-glazed shallow bowl, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate £600-1,000 ($865 - $1,442). Lot sold £2,500 ($3,610). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The bowl is modelled with an inverted foliate-form rim and is decorated to the interior in underglaze blue and copper red with a central roundel enclosing a lingzhi sprig, encircled by lotus, peony and chrysanthemum scrolls. The exterior is covered with a celadon glaze stopping neatly at the mouth and foot rims. 8 ½ in. (21.6 cm.) diam.

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES PART I, 11 May 2016, London, South Kensington