Lot 180. A blue and white 'lotus' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period (1662-1722). 16.3cm (6 3/8in) diam. Estimate GBP  5,000 - 8,000. Sold for £8,125 (€9,228). Photo: Bonhams.

The finely potted bowl decorated with six lotus flower heads joined with a scrolling leafy meander, with a lappet border encircling the low foot rim, the interior with a further lotus blossom 

Provenance: Christie's, London, 9 November 2010, lot 278.