Lot 239. A large blue and white 'lotus' bowl, Jiajing mark and period (1522-1566); diameter 11 5/8 in., 29..5 cm. Estimate 30,000 — 40,000 USD. Lot sold 31,250 USD. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2010.

painted around the body in bright blue with a continuous band of lotus flowers issuing from leafy scrolls, between a double line encircling the rim and base, the interior with plain sides and a large medallion enclosing four lotus flowers, all within a double line border repeated at the rim.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 15 sept. 2010