Lot 1349. A rare large celadon-glazed moulded 'fruit' bowl, Qianlong six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-1795); 13 1/2 in. (33.8 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000. Price realised HKD 504,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006.

The deep rounded sides rising to a slightly flared mouth rim, supported on a short cylindrical foot ring, the exterior moulded in low relief with flowering branches of peony, chrysanthemum and lotus, and fruiting stems of peach, pomegranate and lychee, covered all over with a pale celadon glaze, box.

Note: A comparable bowl with Yongzheng mark from the British Rail Pension Fund was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 16 May 1989, lot 57. 

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 30 May 2006