Lot 3221. A fine blue and white zhadou, Daoguang seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1850), 3 1/2 in. (9 cm.) high, box. Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000. Price realised HKD 106,250 © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The zhadou is decorated on the compressed body and the flared neck with bands of composite foliate scroll within borders of ruyi heads, petal lappets and key fret, a narrow band of classic scroll encircling the shallow foot.

Provenance: Mayuyama & Co. Ltd., Tokyo, 28 July 2011.

Christie's. The Imperial Sale / Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 31 May 2017, Convention Hall