Lot 149. A large pink-ground famille rose 'double happiness' bowl, Daoguang six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000 (USD 19,432 - USD 25,909). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The bowl is painted on the exterior with four shaungxi 'double happiness' characters between lotus blooms linked by bats. The base and interior are covered with a clear glaze. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) diam.

Provenance: Sold at Christie's New York, 15 September 2011, lot 1649

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 October 2016, Hong Kong