Lot 340. A blue and white 'Xi xiangji' bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate GBP 4,000 - GBP 6,000 (USD 4,872 - USD 7,308). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.

The bowl is decorated with two narrative scenes from the Romance of the Western Chamber, separated by two panels of calligraphy complimenting the imagery. The base with an apocryphal Chenghua mark. 8 in. (20 cm.) diam.

Christie's. Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles Part I, 9 November 2016, London, South Kensington