Lot 32. A rare white-glazed anhua-decorated 'lotus' stem bowl, Ming dynasty, Jiajing period (1522-1566); 14.5 cm, 5 3/4  in.. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 HKD. Lot sold 106,250 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's

with deep rounded sides supported on a splayed hollow stem, the interior decorated in the anhua technique with stylised lotus blooms borne on an undulating foliate scroll, covered overall in an opaque white glaze stopping neatly above the foot

Provenance: Sotheby's London, 11th June 1996, lot 33.