Lot 1358. A lavender-glazed bowl, Yongzheng six-character sealmark and of the period (1723-1795); 8 5/8 in. (22.0 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 40,000 - HKD 60,000. Price realised HKD 132,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006. 

The steep flaring sides with slightly everted rim carved to the exterior with four medallions each comprising an archaistic writhing phoenix all above a band of twelve formal lappets, the glaze to the interior of pale blue tones, the footrim brown dressed.

Note: Previously sold in these Rooms, 27 September 1989, lot 680. 

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