Lot 93. A doucai 'lotus scroll' saucer dish, 18th century; 26.3cm (10.3in) diam. Sold for £5,000 (€6,528). © Bonhams 2001-2016.

The shallow sides rising from a short foot, painted to the interior with a central medallion depicting a blossoming lotus surrounded by scrolling leafy tendrils, the cavetto similarly decorated, the exterior with three flowering sprigs. 

Provenance: a European private collection, acquired between 1960-70, and thence by descent 

Bonhams. AUCTION 23237: FINE CHINESE ART, LONDON, NEW BOND STREET