Lot 406. A blue and white 'immortals' bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate GBP 1,500 - GBP 3,000 (USD 1,827 - USD 3,654). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.

The bowl is decorated to the exterior with the Eight Immortals at leisure beneath trees, observed by Shoulao from above. The interior is decorated with a central roundel enclosing a figure beside pine in a mountainous landscape. There is a mark to the base reading yingde xuan bo gu zhi.  8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.).

Note: The mark to the base can be translated as 'Treasured Antique' made by the Pavilion of Deserving Virtue.

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