Lot 259. A finely painted blue and white bowl and cover, Guangxu mark and period (1875-1908); 27cm., 10 5/8 in. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 GBP. Lot Sold 3,750 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2009

the shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to an angled flaring rim, the stepped domed cover surmounted by a broad cylindrical knop, finely painted in rich cobalt-blue tones around the body and cover with a large leafy floral spray. Quantity: 2.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 04 Nov 2009